Discovering the Relationship between Dietary Nutrients on Cortisol and Ghrelin Hormones in Horses Exhibiting Oral Stereotypic behaviour: A Review

Authors: Farah Hanis, Eric Lim Teik Chung, Mamat Hamidi Kamalludin, Zulkifli Idrus

Publication/Journal: Journal of Veterinary Behavior

Keywords: abnormal behaviour, cortisol, equine, ghrelin, macronutrient, oral stereotypy, redirected

2020

Bacterial and fungal flora in faecal samples from the Balkan snow vole (Dinaromys bogdanovi) in captivity

Authors: Maja Lukac, Estella Prukner-Radovcic, Zeljko Gottstein, Maja Damjanovic, Masa Ljustina, Duje Lisicic, Danijela Horvatek Tomic

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research

Keywords: balkan snow vole, endemic rodent, escherichia coli, fungi

2017

Digestibility of a new diet for captive short-beaked echidnas (Tachyglossus aculeatus)

Authors: Hayley J. Stannard, Jamie M. Bekkers, Julie M. Old, Bronwyn M. McAllan, Michelle E. Shaw

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: insectivore, manufactured diet, monotreme, myrmecophage, nutrition

2017

The importance of hormonal circadian rhythms in daily feeding patterns: An illustration with simulated pigs

Authors: Iris J. M. M. Boumans, Imke J. M. de Boer, Gert Jan Hofstede, Susanne E. la Fleur, Eddie A. M. Bokkers

Publication/Journal: Hormones and Behavior

Keywords: alternans pattern, circadian rhythm, cortisol, decision-making, energy balance, feeding behaviour, melatonin, modelling, motivation, pig

2017

What necropsy reports can tell us about menopausal and age-related changes in Western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)

Authors: Susan W Margulis, Kurt A Volle, Chase A LaDue, Sylvia Atsalis

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research

Keywords: cardiovascular disease, menopause, ovary, reproductive termination, uterus

2017

Food puzzles for cats: Feeding for physical and emotional wellbeing

Authors: L. M. S. Dantas, M. M. Delgado, I. Johnson, C. A. T. Buffington

Publication/Journal: Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

Keywords: cats, puzzle feeder

2016

Aspects of digestive anatomy, feed intake and digestion in the Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) at Taipei zoo

Authors: Mei Fong Lin, Chi-Yen Chang, Ci Wen Yang, Ellen S. Dierenfeld

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: chitin, diet, fiber, insectivore, nutrition

2015

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

Microbiota and probiotics in canine and feline welfare

Authors: Łukasz Grześkowiak, Akihito Endo, Shea Beasley, Seppo Salminen

Publication/Journal: Anaerobe

Keywords: cat, dog, gut microbiota, health, prebiotic, probiotic, veterinary care

2015

Slow and steady wins the race? No signs of reduced welfare in smaller broiler breeder hens at four weeks of age

Authors: C. Lindholm, A. Calais, J. Jönsson, N. Yngwe, E. Berndtson, E. Hult, J. Altimiras

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, broiler breeders, chicken, feed restriction, growth, stress

2015