Positive Reinforcement Training for Blood Collection in Grizzly Bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) Results in Undetectable Elevations in Serum Cortisol Levels: A Preliminary Investigation

Authors: Nicole M. Joyce-Zuniga, Ruth C. Newberry, Charles T. Robbins, Jasmine V. Ware, Heiko T. Jansen, O. Lynne Nelson

Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Keywords: grizzly bear, positive reinforcement training, serum cortisol, voluntary blood draw

2016

Split Parturition Observed in a Captive North American Brown Bear (Ursus arctos)

Authors: J. V. Ware, O. L. Nelson, C. T. Robbins, H. T. Jansen

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: brown bears, hibernation, pregnancy, ursid

2012

Murid stress odours: a review and a ‘low tech’ method of collection

Authors: G.J. Mason, J. Dallaire, N. Ware

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: alarm, animal welfare, odour, rat, signal, stress

2009