An Ethical Assessment Tool (ETHAS) to Evaluate the Application of Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Mammals’ Conservation: The Case of the Northern White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum cottoni)

Authors: Barbara de Mori, Maria Michela Spiriti, Ilaria Pollastri, Simona Normando, Pierfrancesco Biasetti, Daniela Florio, Francesco Andreucci, Silvia Colleoni, Cesare Galli, Frank Göritz, Robert Hermes, Susanne Holtze, Giovanna Lazzari, Steven Seet, Jan Zwilling, Jan Stejskal, Samuel Mutisya, David Ndeereh, Stephen Ngulu, Richard Vigne, Thomas B. Hildebrandt

Publication/Journal: Animals

Keywords: animal welfare, assisted reproductive technologies, conservation ethics, ethical review process, ethical risk assessment, ethical self-assessment, northern white rhinoceros

2021

Diagnosis of hypothermia in the European hedgehog, Erinaceus europaeus, using infrared thermography

Authors: Kathryn E South, Kelly Haynes, Angus C Jackson

Publication/Journal: Journal of Thermal Biology

Keywords: hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus, hypothermia, infrared thermography, non-invasive technology, rehabilitation

2020

Effects of Transport Conditions on Behavioural and Physiological Responses of Horses

Authors: Barbara Padalino, Sharanne L Raidal

Publication/Journal: Animals

Keywords: behaviour, equine, position, space, stomach ulcers, travelling, welfare

2020

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

Effects of a light-colored cotton rug use on horse thermoregulation and behavior indicators of stress

Authors: Barbara Padalino, Jaymie Loy, Lesley Hawson, Hayley Randle

Publication/Journal: Journal of Veterinary Behavior

Keywords: cotton rug, equine, thermal stress, thermoregulation, welfare

2019

Behavioral and physiological reactions in dogs to a veterinary examination: Owner-dog interactions improve canine well-being

Authors: Erika Csoltova, Michaël Martineau, Alain Boissy, Caroline Gilbert

Publication/Journal: Physiology & Behavior

Keywords: behavior, dogs, human-dog interactions, physiology, veterinary exam, well-being

2017

EFFECT OF AUDITORY ENRICHMENT (MUSIC) IN PREGNANT SOWS WELFARE

Authors: F. R. S. Silva, K. O. D. Miranda, S. M. D. Piedade, D. D. Salgado

Publication/Journal: Engenharia Agricola

Keywords: agricultural engineering, animal behavior, behavior, physiological parameters, sound stimuli stereotypes

2017

Impacts of shade on physiological and behavioural pattern of Dehong buffalo calves under high temperature

Authors: Zhaobing Gu, Shuli Yang, Jing Leng, Shaohong Xu, Shoukun Tang, Chuanbin Liu, Yajun Gao, Huaming Mao

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: behaviour, cooling effects, dehong buffalo calves, shade

2016

A simulated avalanche search and rescue mission induces temporary physiological and behavioural changes in military dogs

Authors: Silvana Diverio, Olimpia Barbato, Roberta Cavallina, Gabriella Guelfi, Martina Iaboni, Renato Zasso, Walter Di Mari, Michele Matteo Santoro, Toby G. Knowles

Publication/Journal: Physiology & Behavior

Keywords: avalanche mission, cortisol, dog behaviour, dog physiology, heart rate, search and rescue dogs

2016

Thermoregulatory response in hair sheep and shorn wool sheep

Authors: C. G. Titto, C. J. Verissimo, A. M. F. Pereira, A. D. Geraldo, L. M. Katiki, E. A. L. Titto

Publication/Journal: Small Ruminant Research

Keywords: adaptability, heat challenge, thermotolerance index

2016

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