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ORAL HALOPERIDOL PREMEDICATION TO REDUCE CAPTURE STRESS PRIOR TO XYLAZINE-KETAMINE ANESTHESIA IN CAPTIVE SPOTTED DEER (AXIS AXIS)

Authors: Joju Johns, Nigel Caulkett, George Chandy, Jacob Alexander, Syam K Venugopal, Sooryadas Surendran, Ajithkumar Sreedharannair

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine

Keywords: axis axis, haloperidol, ketamine, spotted deer, stress, xylazine

2020

Acupuncture Needle Stimulation on Some Physiological Parameters After Road Transport and Physical Exercise in Horse

Authors: M. Rizzo, F. Arfuso, C. Giannetto, E. Giudice, F. Longo, D. Bruschetta, G. Piccione

Publication/Journal: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

Keywords: acupuncture, cortisol, erythrocytes, exercise, goats, hematochemical parameter, horse, muscle, oxidative stress, responses, road transport, veterinary sciences

2017

Intranasal oxytocin and a polymorphism in the oxytocin receptor gene are associated with human-directed social behavior in golden retriever dogs

Authors: Mia E. Persson, Agaia J. Trottier, Johan Bélteky, Lina S. V. Roth, Per Jensen

Publication/Journal: Hormones and Behavior

Keywords: behavior genetics, canine, canine behavior, domestic dog, oxtr, oxytocin, oxytocin receptor gene, social behavior, wolf

2017

Associations between temperament and gene polymorphisms in the brain dopaminergic system and the adrenal gland of sheep

Authors: Xiaoyan Qiu, Jason Ledger, Chen Zheng, Graeme B. Martin, Dominique Blache

Publication/Journal: Physiology & Behavior

Keywords: cyp17, dopamine receptor, glucocorticoid, monoamine oxidase, stress

2016

Chimpanzee sociability is associated with vasopressin (Avpr1a) but not oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) variation

Authors: Nicky Staes, Sonja E. Koski, Philippe Helsen, Erik Fransen, Marcel Eens, Jeroen M. G. Stevens

Publication/Journal: Hormones and Behavior

Keywords: avpr1a, behavioral genetics, oxtr, oxytocin, pan troglodytes, personality, sociability, vasopressin

2015

Chromosomal variation and perinatal mortality in San Diego zoo Soemmerring’s gazelles

Authors: Cynthia C. Steiner, Suellen J. Charter, Natalie Goddard, Heidi Davis, Margot Brandt, Marlys L. Houck, Oliver A. Ryder

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: antelopes, centric fusions, microsatellites, mitochondrial haplotypes

2015

Effect of living conditions on biochemical and hematological parameters of the cynomolgus monkey

Authors: Liang Xie, Qinming Zhou, Shigang Liu, Fan Xu, Carol A. Shively, Qingyuan Wu, Wei Gong, Yongjia Ji, Liang Fang, Leilei Li, Narayan D. Melgiri, Peng Xie

Publication/Journal: American Journal of Primatology

Keywords: blood, cynomolgus monkey, macaca fascicularis, macaque, serum

2014

Hematological and serum biochemical analytes reflect physiological challenges during gestation and lactation in killer whales (Orcinus orca)

Authors: Todd R. Robeck, Hendrik H. Nollens

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: cetacean, hematology, orca, pregnancy, serum chemistry

2013

Personality Assessment and Its Association With Genetic Factors in Captive Asian and African Elephants

Authors: Saki Yasui, Akitsugu Konno, Masayuki Tanaka, Gen'ichi Idani, Arne Ludwig, Dietmar Lieckfeldt, Miho Inoue-Murayama

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: behavioral traits, polymorphism, questionnaire

2013

Digit ratio, polychromatism and associations with endurance and antipredator behaviour in male painted dragon lizards

Authors: Michael Tobler, Mo Healey, Mats Olsson

Publication/Journal: Animal Behaviour

Keywords: androgen, antipredator behaviour, colour polymorphism, ctenophorus pictus, digit ratio, endurance, oestrogen, painted dragon, prenatal

2012

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