The development of fault bars in domestic chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) increases with acute stressors and individual propensity: implications for animal welfare

Authors: A. Arrazola, S. Torrey

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, feather growth, gallus gallus domesticus, psychological stress, stress response, welfare indicator

2019

Estrous cycle synchronization in the Persian onager (Equus hemionus onager)

Authors: Julia M. Ter Beest, Mandi W. Schook

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: equid, estradiol, ovulation, progesterone, prostaglandin, reproduction

2016

Hair plucking, stress, and urinary cortisol among captive bonobos (Pan paniscus)

Authors: Colin M. Brand, Klaree J. Boose, Erica C. Squires, Linda F. Marchant, Frances J. White, Audra Meinelt, J. Josh Snodgrass

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: glucocorticoid, trichotillomania, undesirable behavior

2016

Assessment of the reproductive status of female veiled chameleons (Chamaeleo calyptratus) using hormonal, behavioural and physical traits

Authors: Robyn H. Pimm, Christopher Dutton, Stacey O'Handley, Gabriela F. Mastromonaco

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: chamaeleo calyptratus, fecal hormones, follicular stasis, reproductive cycle, ultrasonography, veiled chameleon

2015

Hair plucking in captive bonobos (Pan paniscus)

Authors: Colin M. Brand, Linda F. Marchant

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: bonobo, hair plucking, pan paniscus, undesirable behavior, well-being

2015

Effects of water restriction on reproductive physiology and affiliative behavior in an opportunistically-breeding and monogamous songbird, the zebra finch

Authors: Nora H. Prior, Sarah A. Heimovics, Kiran K. Soma

Publication/Journal: Hormones and Behavior

Keywords: affiliation, corticosterone, dhea, estradiol, monogamy, neurosteroid, pair bond, sex difference, song, testosterone

2013

Sexual maturation in the sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis)

Authors: Terri L. Roth, Paul R. Reinhart, John S. Romo, Dedi Candra, Andriansyah Suhaery, Monica A. Stoops

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: follicle, pregnane, progesterone, testosterone, ultrasonography

2013

The effect of group size and stocking density on the welfare and performance of hens housed in furnished cages during summer

Authors: Y. Y. Guo, Z. G. Song, H. C. Jiao, Q. Q. Song, H. Lin

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, furnished cage, group-size, laying hens, performance, temperature

2012

The Burden of Motherhood: The Effect of Reproductive Load on Female Lizard Locomotor, Foraging, and Social Behavior

Authors: M. A. Johnson, J. L. Caton, R. E. Cohen, J. R. Vandecar, J. Wade

Publication/Journal: Ethology

Keywords: behavioral monitoring, reproduction, reproductive load

2010