Improving the sustainability of ex situ populations with mate choice

Authors: Meghan S. Martin-Wintle, Nathan J.P. Wintle, María Díez-León, Ronald R. Swaisgood, Cheryl S. Asa

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: captive breeding, conservation breeding, cooperative breeding program, mate choice, reproductive success, species survival plan

2019

Nutrition and health in amphibian husbandry

Authors: Gina M. Ferrie, Vance C. Alford, Jim Atkinson, Eric Baitchman, Diane Barber, William S. Blaner, Graham Crawshaw, Andy Daneault, Ellen Dierenfeld, Mark Finke, Greg Fleming, Ron Gagliardo, Eric A. Hoffman, William Karasov, Kirk Klasing, Elizabeth Koutsos, Julia Lankton, Shana R. Lavin, Andrew Lentini, Shannon Livingston, Brad Lock, Tom Mason, Alejandra McComb, Cheryl Morris, Allan P. Pessier, Francisco Olea-Popelka, Tom Probst, Carlos Rodriguez, Kristine Schad, Kent Semmen, Jamie Sincage, M. Andrew Stamper, Jason Steinmetz, Kathleen Sullivan, Scott Terrell, Nina Wertan, Catharine J. Wheaton, Brad Wilson, Eduardo V. Valdes

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: aquarium, disease, ex situ, husbandry, life stage, nutrition, pathology, population, research, vitamin, water, zoo

2014

Birth Timing and Behavioral Responsiveness Predict Individual Differences in the Mother-Infant Relationship and Infant Behavior During Weaning and Maternal Breeding

Authors: J.J. Vandeleest, J.P. Capitanio

Publication/Journal: American Journal of Primatology

Keywords: birth timing, infant behavior, mother–infant relationship, rhesus monkey, temperament

2012

Calorie restricted rats do not increase metabolic rate post-LPS, but do seek out warmer ambient temperatures to behaviourally induce a fever

Authors: Leah MacDonald, Denovan Begg, Richard S. Weisinger, Stephen Kent

Publication/Journal: Physiology & Behavior

Keywords: body temperature, calorie restriction, fever, lipopolysaccharide, metabolic rate, thermoregulation

2012

Comparing the relative benefits of grooming-contact and full-contact pairing for laboratory-housed adult female Macaca fascicularis

Authors: G.H. Lee, J.P. Thom, K.L. Chu, C.M. Crockett

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: abnormal behavior, environmental enrichment, laboratory macaques, pair housing, psychological well-being, social housing

2012

Vocal repertoire of captive Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris): structure, context and function

Authors: K.S. Barros, R.S. Tokumaru, J.P. Pedroza, S.S.C. Nogueira

Publication/Journal: Ethology

Keywords: capybara, context, cued memory, function, hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, structure, vocal repertoire, vocalization

2011

Stereotypies and Other Abnormal Repetitive Behaviors: Potential Impact on Validity, Reliability, and Replicability of Scientific Outcomes

Authors: J.P. Garner

Publication/Journal: Institute for Laboratory Animal Research Journal

Keywords: abnormal behavior, abnormal behaviour, animal welfare, executive system, obsessive-compulsive, perseveration, stereotypy

2005

Applications for methods of on-farm welfare assessment

Authors: D.C.J. Main, J.P. Kent, F. Wemelsfelder, E. Ofner, F.A.M. Tuyttens

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: advisory, animal welfare, applications, certification, legislation, welfare assessment

2003

Isosexual pair housing improves the welfare of young Amazon parrots

Authors: C.L. Meehan, J.P. Garner, J.A. Mench

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: environmental enrichment, parrots, psittacine, social housing, welfare

2003

Validation of a method for assessment of an acute pain in lambs

Authors: Vince Molony, Joyce E Kent, Iain J McKendrick

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: animal pain, assessment, behaviour, castration, cortisol, validation

2002

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