The Neurobiology of Behavior and Its Applicability for Animal Welfare: A Review

Authors: Genaro A Coria-Avila, James G Pfaus, Agustín Orihuela, Adriana Domínguez-Oliva, Nancy José-Pérez, Laura Astrid Hernández, Daniel Mota-Rojas

Publication/Journal: Animals

Keywords: emotions, learning, neurobiology, Panksepp, welfare, well-being

2022

Lactation and suckling behavior in the Iberian lynx

Authors: Javier Yerga, Javier Calzada, Xavier Manteca, Irene Herrera, Astrid Vargas, Antonio Rivas

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: captivity, litter size, maternal behavior, sex

2016

Using non-invasive faecal hormone metabolite monitoring to detect reproductive patterns, seasonality and pregnancy in red river hogs (Potamochoerus porcus)

Authors: Jocelyn Bryant, Nadja Wielebnowski, Diane Gierhahn, Tina Houchens, Astrid Bellem, Amy Roberts, Joan Daniels

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research

Keywords: enzyme immunoassay (eia), faecal hormone metabolite, red river hogs, reproduction

2016

Early development and growth in captive-born Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus)

Authors: Javier Yerga, Javier Calzada, Xavier Manteca, Astrid Vargas, Antonio Rivas

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: early development, growth, iberian lynx, rearing method, sex

2014

The causes of the low breeding success of european mink (Mustela lutreola) in captivity

Authors: Kairi Kiik, Tiit Maran, Astrid Nagl, Kadri Ashford, Toomas Tammaru

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: aggression, behavior, conservation, ex situ, mustelids

2013

Assessment of reproductive behavior and hormonal cycles in geriatric western Lowland gorillas

Authors: Susan W. Margulis, Sylvia Atsalis, Astrid Bellem, Nadja Wielebnowski

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: aging, gorilla, menopause, perimenopause

2007

Successful artificial insemination of an Asian elephant at the National Zoological Park

Authors: Janine L. Brown, Frank Göritz, Nancy Pratt-Hawkes, Robert Hermes, Marie Galloway, Laura H. Graham, Charlie Gray, Susan L. Walker, Andres Gomez, Rachel Moreland, Suzan Murray, Dennis L. Schmitt, JoGayle Howard, John Lehnhardt, Benjamin Beck, Astrid Bellem, Richard Montali, Thomas B. Hildebrandt

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: assisted reproduction, hormones, lh, pregnancy, ultrasound

2004

Comparative analysis of gonadal and adrenal activity in the black and white rhinoceros in North America by noninvasive endocrine monitoring

Authors: Janine L. Brown, Astrid C. Bellem, Michael Fouraker, David E. Wildt, Terri L. Roth

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: adrenal activity, androgens, ceratotherium simum, corticoids, diceros-bicornis, estrogens, fecal steroids, ovarian activity, pregnancy, progestogens, testicular activity

2001

Effects of diet on captive black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes) food preference

Authors: Astrid Vargas, Stanley H. Anderson

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: *food preferences, black-footed ferret recovery, olfactory imprinting, prey specialists, reintroduction, sensitive period

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