The Introduction of a Novel Computerized Apparatus to California Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus)

Authors: Kelley A Winship, Amber Ramos, Mark J Xitco Jr

Publication/Journal: Aquatic Mammals

Keywords: california sea lion, cognition, cognitive enrichment, computer task, marine mammal, zalophus californianus

2023

The Effect of environmental enrichment on Salvator merianae (Squamata: Teiidae) under captivity conditions

Authors: Ana Gabriela Dantur, Alejandra M Hurtado, Silvia N Chamut

Publication/Journal: Acta Zoológica Lilloana

Keywords: behaviour, enclosures, ethogram, reptiles, welfare

2022

Hens with benefits: Can environmental enrichment make chickens more resilient to stress?

Authors: Misha Ross, Quinn Rausch, Brittany Vandenberg, Georgia Mason

Publication/Journal: Physiology & Behavior

Keywords: chickens, environmental enrichment, stress, welfare

2020

Cutting to the chase: How round-pen, lunging, and high-speed liberty work may compromise horse welfare

Authors: Kate Fenner, Andrew N. McLean, Paul D. McGreevy

Publication/Journal: Journal of Veterinary Behavior

Keywords: arousal level, chasing, equitation science, horse welfare, lunging, round-pen

2019

Does the location of enrichment material affect behavior and dirtiness in growing female pigs?

Authors: Antoni Dalmau, Bruno Areal, Silvana Machado, Joaquim Pallisera, Antonio Velarde

Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Keywords: enrichment material, exploratory behavior, pigs, social behavior, wood

2019

An investigation using different data gathering methods into the prevalence of behavioral problems in shelter dogs—A pilot study

Authors: Simona Normando, Gianna Di Raimondo, Elena Bellaio

Publication/Journal: Journal of Veterinary Behavior

Keywords: behavioral problems, behavioral test, direct behavioral observation, dog, proxy, shelter

2019

Welfare considerations: Salivary cortisol concentrations on frequency of therapy dog visits in an outpatient hospital setting: A pilot study

Authors: Stephanie D. Clark, Jessica M. Smidt, Brent A. Bauer

Publication/Journal: Journal of Veterinary Behavior

Keywords: animal-assisted therapy, cortisol, therapy dog, welfare

2019

Fathers’ cortisol and testosterone in the days around infants’ births predict later paternal involvement

Authors: Patty X. Kuo, Julia M. Braungart-Rieker, Jennifer E. Burke Lefever, Mallika S. Sarma, Molly O'Neill, Lee T. Gettler

Publication/Journal: Hormones and Behavior

Keywords: endocrine reactivity, fatherhood, hormones, newborns, paternal care, psychobiology

2018

Pilot study evaluating surface temperature in dogs with or without fear-based aggression

Authors: Amanda Rigterink, George E. Moore, Niwako Ogata

Publication/Journal: Journal of Veterinary Behavior

Keywords: aggression, dogs, fear, infrared thermography, physiological measure

2018

Aggressiveness in group-housed rabbit does: Influence of group size and pen characteristics

Authors: Cristina Zomeño, Marco Birolo, Andrea Zuffellato, Gerolamo Xiccato, Angela Trocino

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: bayesian inference, behaviour, collective housing, reproducing rabbit does

2017

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