Extensive human presence and regular gentle handling improve growth, survival and immune competence in ostrich chicks

Authors: Pfunzo T. Muvhali, Maud Bonato, Anel Engelbrecht, Irek A. Malecki, Schalk W. P. Cloete

Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Keywords: animal welfare, human-animal interactions, immunity, performance, struthio camelus

2020

Aggressive sexual behavior of a dromedary bull causing sudden death in a male calf-camel

Authors: Amir Saeed Samimi

Publication/Journal: Journal of Veterinary Behavior

Keywords: generalized hypoxia, necropsy and histopathology, suffocation, trunk compression, videotaped trials

2019

Daily rhythms of behavioral and hormonal patterns in male dromedary camels housed in boxes

Authors: L. Aube, M. Fatnassi, D. Monaco, T. Khorchani, G. M. Lacalandra, M. Hammadi, B. Padalino

Publication/Journal: Peerj

Keywords: behavior, camel, circadian rhythm, concentrations, cortisol, daily rhythm, diurnal rhythm, horse, locomotor-activity, multidisciplinary sciences, plasma-cortisol concentrations, pregnant sows, sheep, stereotypies, testosterone, welfare

2017

Mate choice, maternal investment and implications for ostrich welfare in a farming environment

Authors: Maud Bonato, Michael I. Cherry, Schalk W. P. Cloete

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: growth, immune resistance, poultry, production, struthio camelus, survival

2015

Use of salivary cortisol to evaluate the influence of rides in dromedary camels

Authors: Yasmine N. Majchrzak, Gabriela F. Mastromonaco, Wendy Korver, Gary Burness

Publication/Journal: General and Comparative Endocrinology

Keywords: acth challenge, animal rides, environmental enrichment, enzyme immunoassay, saliva stability, salivary cortisol

2015

Advances in the electrical stunning and bleeding of ostriches

Authors: L. C. Hoffman

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, exsanguination, ostriches, ratites, restraint, stunning

2012

Environmental enrichment for ostrich, Struthio camelus, chicks

Authors: J.W. Christensen, B.L. Nielsen

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, environmental enrichment, exploration, ostrich, pecking behaviour, struthio camelus

2004

Effect of Winter Climatic Conditions on the Behaviour of Adult Ostriches (struthio Camelus) on a British Farm

Authors: Denis C. Deeming

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, behavior, behaviour, farming, ostrich, winter weather

1998

Effect of Climatic Conditions on the Behaviour of Adult Ostriches (struthio Camelus) in Britain

Authors: Denis C. Deeming

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, behavior, behaviour, farming, ostrich, weather

1997

Feasibility of characterizing reproductive events in large nondomestic species by transrectal ultrasonic imaging

Authors: G. P. Adams, E. D. Plotka, C. S. Asa, O. J. Ginther

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: banteng, camel, elephant, gaur, giraffe, reproduction, rhinoceros, ultrasound

1991