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Author h:, M.; Lévy, F.; Fortin, M.; Leterrier, C.; LansadLansade, L. url  doi
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  Title Stress and temperament affect working memory performance for disappearing food in horses, Equus caballus Type Journal Article
  Year 2013 Publication Animal Behaviour Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 86 Issue 6 Pages 1233-1240  
  Keywords delayed-response task emotion; equid; Equus caballus; fearfulness; individual difference; personality; stress; temperament  
  Abstract In the present study, we sought to determine the influence of stress and temperament on working memory for disappearing food in horses. After assessment of five dimensions of temperament, we tested working memory of horses using a delayed-response task requiring a choice between two food locations. Delays ranging from 0 to 20 s were tested. The duration of working memory for disappearing food was first characterized without stressors (N = 26). The horses were then divided into two groups and their performance was assessed under stressful (exposure to acute stressors prior to testing, N = 12) or control conditions (N = 12). Results showed that the duration of working memory for disappearing food lasted at least 20 s under nonstressful conditions, and that under stressful conditions this duration lasted less than 12 s. This stress-induced impairment confirms in a nonrodent species that working memory performance is very sensitive to exposure to stressors. In addition, working memory performance in horses is influenced by the temperamental dimension of fearfulness according to the state of stress: fearful horses showed better performance under control conditions and worse performance under stressful conditions than nonfearful horses. These findings are discussed in the context of the Yerkes–Dodson law of stress and performance.  
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  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 5746  
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Author Benson-Amram, S.; Weldele, M.L.; Holekamp, K.E. url  doi
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  Title A comparison of innovative problem-solving abilities between wild and captive spotted hyaenas, Crocuta crocuta Type Journal Article
  Year 2013 Publication Animal Behaviour Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 85 Issue 2 Pages 349-356  
  Keywords Crocuta crocuta; innovation; neophobia; problem solving; spotted hyaena  
  Abstract Innovative problem solving enables individuals to deal with novel social and ecological challenges. However, our understanding of the importance of innovation for animals in their natural habitat is limited because experimental investigations of innovation have historically focused on captive animals. To determine how captivity affects innovation, and whether captive studies of animal innovation suffer from low external validity, we need experimental investigations of innovation in both wild and captive populations of the same species in diverse taxa. Here we inquired whether wild and captive spotted hyaenas differ in their ability to solve the same novel technical problem, and in the diversity of exploratory behaviours they exhibit when first interacting with the problem. Our results suggest that wild and captive populations show important differences in their innovative problem-solving abilities. Captive hyaenas were significantly more successful at solving the novel problem, and significantly more diverse in their initial exploratory behaviour, than were wild hyaenas. We were able to rule out hypotheses suggesting that these differences result from excess energy or time available to captive animals. We conclude that captive hyaenas were more successful because captive individuals were less neophobic and more exploratory than their wild counterparts. These results have important implications for our interpretation of studies on innovative problem solving in captive animals and aid our attempts to gain a broader understanding of the importance of innovation for animals in their natural habitat.  
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  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 5657  
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Author Nelson, X.J.; Fijn, N. url  doi
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  Title The use of visual media as a tool for investigating animal behaviour Type Journal Article
  Year 2013 Publication Animal Behaviour Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 85 Issue 3 Pages 525-536  
  Keywords citizen science; crowdsourcing; internet; online resource; opportunistic observation; 'people power'; playback study; preliminary testing; YouTube  
  Abstract In this essay we outline how video-related technology can be used as a tool for studying animal behaviour. We review particular aspects of novel, innovative animal behaviour uploaded by the general public via video-based media on the internet (using YouTube as a specific example). The behaviour of animals, particularly the play behaviour focused on here, is viewed by huge audiences. In this essay we focused on three different kinds of media clips: (1) interspecies play between dogs and a range of other species; (2) object play in horses; and (3) animal responses to stimuli presented on iPads, iPods and iPhones. We argue that the use of video is a good means of capturing uncommon or previously unknown behaviour, providing evidence that these behaviours occur. Furthermore, some of the behaviours featured on YouTube provide valuable insights for future directions in animal behaviour research. If we also take this opportunity to convey our knowledge to a public that seems to be fundamentally interested in animal behaviour, this is a good means of bridging the gap between knowledge among an academic few and the general public.  
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  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 6432  
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Author Rozempolska-Ruciń ska, Iwona; Trojan, Maciej; Kosik, Elż bieta; Próchniak, Tomasz; Górecka-Bruzda, Aleksandra url  openurl
  Title How “natural” training methods can affect equine mental state? A critical approach -- a review Type Journal Article
  Year 2013 Publication Animal Science Papers & Reports Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 31 Issue 3 Pages 185  
  Keywords HORSES -- Training; HORSEMANSHIP; HUMAN-animal relationships; LEARNING in animals; ANIMAL psychology; ANIMAL intelligence; ANIMAL welfare  
  Abstract Among equestrians the “natural” training methods of horses are gaining widespread popularity due to their spectacular efficiency. Underlying philosophy of trainers – founders of different “natural horsemanship training” (NHT) schools, along with other not well documented statements includes argumentation of solely welfare- and human-friendly effects of NHT in the horse. The aim of this review was to screen scientific papers related to NHT to answer the question whether „natural“ training methods may actually exert only positive effects upon equine mental state and human-horse relationship. It appears that NHT trainers may reduce stress and emotional tension and improve learning processes as they appropriately apply learning stimuli. Basing on revised literature it can be concluded that training is successful provided that [i] the strength of the aversive stimulus meets sensitivity of an individual horse, [ii] the aversive stimulus is terminated at a right moment to avoid the impression of punishment, and [iii] the animal is given enough time to assess its situation and make an independent decision in the form of adequate behavioural reaction. Neglecting any of these conditions may lead to substantial emotional problems, hyperactivity, or excessive fear in the horse-human relationship, regardless of the training method. However, we admit that the most successful NHT trainers reduce aversive stimulation to the minimum and that horses learn quicker with fear or stress reactions, apparently decreasing along with training process. Anyway, NHT should be acknowledged for absolutely positive role in pointing out the importance of proper stimulation in the schooling and welfare of horses.  
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  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 5726  
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Author Wolter, R.; Pantel, N.; Möstl, E.; Krueger, K. isbn  openurl
  Title Die Rolle des Alpha-Hengstes in einer Przewalski Bachelor-Gruppe beim Erkunden einer neuen Fläche in einem Semi-Reservat Type Conference Article
  Year 2013 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Göttinger Pferdetage'13 Issue Pages 66  
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  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 5946  
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Author Fuchs, K.; Götz, K.; Manschel, K.; Pohl, L.; Preisendanz, L.; Weil, S.; Weiß, V.; Wittum, J.; Krueger, K. isbn  openurl
  Title Vergleich der Interaktionen von Pferden in Boxenhaltung mit Weidegang und Pferden in Offenstallhaltung Type Conference Article
  Year 2013 Publication Göttinger Pferdetage’13 Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue 13 Pages 65  
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  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 5948  
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Author Ruess, M.; Schmelz, A.; Krueger, K. isbn  openurl
  Title Einfluss vitomechanischer Schwingungen auf das Muskuloskeletalsystem der Pferde Type Conference Article
  Year 2013 Publication Göttinger Pferdetage’13 Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue 13 Pages 111  
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  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 5949  
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Author Lerbs, S.; Raue, T.; Krueger, K isbn  openurl
  Title Untersuchung der natürlichen Schiefe der Fohlen in Abhängigkeit zur sensorischen und motorischen Lateralität, sowie zur Seitenpräferenz beim Saugen Type Conference Article
  Year 2013 Publication Göttinger Pferdetage’13 Abbreviated Journal  
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  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 5950  
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Author Krueger, K.; Lerbs, S. isbn  openurl
  Title Die Schiefe, und die motorische sowie sensorische Lateralität des Pferdes Type Conference Article
  Year 2013 Publication Jahrestagung der DVG, Fachgruppe: Tierschutz & Ethologie und Tierhaltung Umwelt und Tierhygiene Abbreviated Journal  
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  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 5951  
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Author Benz, B.; Benitz, B.; Krueger, K.; Winter, D. openurl 
  Title Weniger Einstreu bei gleichem Komfort Type Journal Article
  Year 2013 Publication Pferdezucht und Haltung Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 1 Issue Pages 66-71  
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  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 5654  
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