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Author Van Horik, J.; Clayton, N.; Emery, N. openurl 
  Title Convergent evolution of cognition in Corvids, Apes and other animals Type Book Chapter
  Year 2012 Publication Oxford Handbook of Comparative Evolutionary Psychology Abbreviated Journal  
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  Publisher (down) Oxford University Press Place of Publication New York Editor Vonk, J.; Shackelford, T.  
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  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Van Horik2012 Serial 6284  
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Author Chittka, L.; Dyer, A. url  doi
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  Title Cognition: Your face looks familiar Type Journal Article
  Year 2012 Publication Nature Abbreviated Journal Nature  
  Volume 481 Issue 7380 Pages 154-155  
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  Publisher (down) Nature Publishing Group, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited. All Rights Reserved. Place of Publication Editor  
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  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0028-0836 ISBN Medium  
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  Notes 10.1038/481154a Approved no  
  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 5494  
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Author Apicella, C.L.; Marlowe, F.W.; Fowler, J.H.; Christakis, N.A. url  doi
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  Title Social networks and cooperation in hunter-gatherers Type Journal Article
  Year 2012 Publication Abbreviated Journal Nature  
  Volume 481 Issue 7382 Pages 497-501  
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  Publisher (down) Nature Publishing Group, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited. All Rights Reserved. Place of Publication Editor  
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  ISSN 0028-0836 ISBN Medium  
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  Notes 10.1038/nature10736 Approved no  
  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 5577  
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Author Hoffmann, G.; Bentke, A.; Rose-Meierhöfer, S.; Berg, W.; Mazetti, P.; Hardarson, G.H. url  doi
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  Title Influence of an active stable system on the behavior and body condition of Icelandic horses Type Journal Article
  Year 2012 Publication animal Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 6 Issue 10 Pages 1684-1693  
  Keywords activity, automatic feeding system, behavior, body condition score, Icelandic horse  
  Abstract Horses are often stabled in individual boxes, a method that does not meet their natural needs and may cause psychical and

musculoskeletal diseases. This problem is particularly evident in Iceland, where horses often spend the long winter periods in cramped

boxes. The aim of this study was to analyze the suitability of a group housing system in Iceland, but the results are also applicable to

horses of other regions. Eight Icelandic horses were observed in an active stable system, and their behavior and time budget were

recorded. Movement and lying behavior were studied with ALT (Activity, Lying, Temperature detection) pedometers. The effect of an

automatic concentrate feeding station (CFS) on the horses’ behavior was examined. In the first period of investigation, the horses

were fed concentrates manually, and in the second period, they were fed with the CFS. Additional behavioral observations and a

determination of social hierarchy occurred directly or by video surveillance. The physical condition of the horses was recorded by body

weight (BW) measurement and body condition scoring (BCS). The results showed a significant increase between the first and second

trial periods in both the activity (P,0.001) and the lying time (P50.003) of the horses with use of the CFS. However, there was no

significant change in BW during the first period without the CFS (P50.884) or during the second period with the CFS (P50.540).

The BCS of the horses was constant at a very good level during both trial periods, and the horses showed a low level of aggression, a

firm social hierarchy and behavioral synchronization. This study concludes that group housing according to the active stable principle is

a welfare-friendly option for keeping horses and is a suitable alternative to conventional individual boxes.
 
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  Publisher (down) Cambridge Journals Online Place of Publication Editor  
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  ISSN 1751-732x ISBN Medium  
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  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 5759  
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Author Lancet, Y.; Dukas, R. url  doi
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  Title Socially Influenced Behaviour and Learning in Locusts Type Journal Article
  Year 2012 Publication Ethology Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 118 Issue 3 Pages 302-310  
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  Abstract As a part of our research on the evolution of social learning in insects, we examined socially influenced behaviour and social learning in desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria) nymphs and adults. In the nymphs, the only positive effect we documented was an increased tendency to feed while in the company of another locust than alone. The adults, on the other hand, showed significant preference for joining others (local enhancement) in both the contexts of feeding and egg laying. Neither nymphs nor adults, however, showed social learning. Our preliminary analyses pointed to locusts as a likely insect that might possess social learning. Our research, when taken together with research on phase-shifts and swarm/marching behaviour of gregarious locusts, suggests that the behavioural dynamics of gregarious locusts may make local enhancement but not social learning beneficial. The possible difference we documented between the nymphs and adults could enable us to further explore the proximate and ultimate mechanisms that underlie socially influenced behaviour.  
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  Publisher (down) Blackwell Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Editor  
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  ISSN 1439-0310 ISBN Medium  
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  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 5593  
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Author Ben-Shlomo, G.; Plummer, C.; Barrie, K.; Brooks, D. url  doi
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  Title Characterization of the normal dark adaptation curve of the horse Type Journal Article
  Year 2012 Publication Veterinary Ophthalmology Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 15 Issue 1 Pages 42-45  
  Keywords adaptation; curve; dark; electroretinography; equine; scotopic  
  Abstract Objective The goal of this work is to study the dark adaptation curve of the normal horse electroretinogram (ERG). Procedures The electroretinographic responses were recorded from six healthy female ponies using a contact lens electrode and a mini-Ganzfeld electroretinographic unit. The horses were sedated intravenously with detomidine, an auriculopalpebral nerve block was then performed, and the pupil was fully dilated. The ERG was recorded in response to a low intensity light stimulus (30 mcd.s/m2) that was given at times (T) T = 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, and 60 min of dark adaptation. Off-line analysis of the ERG was then performed. Results Mean b-wave amplitude of the full-field ERG increased continuously from 5 to 25 min of dark adaptation. The b-wave amplitude peaked at T = 25, however, there was no statistical significance between T = 20 and T = 25. The b-wave amplitude then remained elevated with no significant changes until the end of the study at T = 60 (P > 0.49). The b-wave implicit time increased continuously between T = 5 and T = 20, then gradually decreased until T = 60. No distinct a-wave was observed during the testing time. Conclusions Evaluation of horse rod function or combined rod/cone function by means of full-field ERG should be performed after a minimum 20 min of dark adaptation.  
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  ISSN 1463-5224 ISBN Medium  
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  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 5626  
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Author Sabou, M.; Bontcheva, K.; Scharl, A. url  doi
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  Title Crowdsourcing Research Opportunities: Lessons from Natural Language Processing Type Conference Article
  Year 2012 Publication Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Knowledge Management and Knowledge Technologies Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 1-18  
  Keywords crowdsourcing, games with a purpose, natural language processing, resource acquisition  
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  Publisher (down) Acm Place of Publication New York, NY, USA Editor  
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  Series Editor Series Title i-KNOW '12 Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 978-1-4503-1242-4 ISBN Medium  
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  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Sabou:2012:CRO:2362456.2362479 Serial 6436  
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Author Wickert, Marion url  isbn
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  Title Die Bedeutung des Leerkauens bei Pferden aus Sicht der Physiologie und der Ethologie Type Manuscript
  Year 2012 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
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  Abstract Der Umgang mit Pferden erfreut sich immer größerer Beliebtheit. Aufgrund des Verhaltens können Rückschlüsse auf die Befindlichkeiten der Tiere gezogen werden

(TSCHANZ et al. 1997a). Je mehr wir über das Verhalten der Tiere wissen, desto besser können wir in der Haltung, Ausbildung und Nutzung der Pferde dazu beitragen, die Lebensbedingungen zu verbessern und den Ansprüchen der Pferde gerechter zu werden.

Bei der Ausbildung von Pferden kommen u.a. aus Amerika neue Einflüsse auf Ausbildungsmethoden zu uns. Es wird dabei immer wieder ein „Kauen“ der Pferde während des Trainings beschrieben, doch gibt es keine wissenschaftlichen ntersuchungen darüber.

Eine Kaubewegung des Pferdes außerhalb der Futteraufnahme wird als „Leerkauen“

definiert. Es ist eine „horizontale Bewegung“ des Unterkiefers gegen den Oberkiefer zu beobachten, vergleichbar mit der Mahlbewegung (Abbildung 1). Häufig ist während des Leerkauens eine Anspannung des oberflächlichen Kaumuskels vom unteren Unterkieferrand aus in Richtung Jochbogen/Crista facialis zu erkennen.

Eine Sonderform des Leerkauens stellt die sogenannte Unterlegenheitsgebärde (UG)

dar (ZEEB 1959b). Es handelt es sich um eine „vertikale Bewegung“ der Unter- und

Oberkiefer voneinander weg und aufeinander zu (Abbildung 2). Ihre Funktion ist die

Beschwichtigung. Unter dem Begriff Leerkauen wird in dieser Dissertation immer die

horizontale Mahlbewegung verstanden.
 
  Address Freie Universität Berlin  
  Corporate Author Thesis Doctoral thesis  
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  ISSN ISBN 978-3-86387-209-0 Medium  
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  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 5739  
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Author Hartmann, E.; Søndergaard, E.; Keeling, L.J. doi  openurl
  Title Identifying potential risk situations for humans when removing horses from groups Type Journal Article
  Year 2012 Publication Applied Animal Behaviour Science Abbreviated Journal Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci.  
  Volume 136 Issue 1 Pages 37-43  
  Keywords Equine; Group; Human; Handling; Injury  
  Abstract Removing a horse from its social group may be considered risky, both for the handler and the horse, because other horses can interfere in the catching process. The main aim of this study was to identify where and when these risk situations occur while removing a horse from its group. A potential risk situation was defined by the closeness of loose horses in the group or by any physical contact with them. Whether the number of horses following would be influenced by the social rank of the horse being led out, and whether more horses would follow to the gate when a larger proportion of the group was removed compared to when a single horse was taken out were also investigated. Thirty-two mares (1–2 years) were kept in groups of four. All horses were taken out of their home paddock twice alone (64 tests) and twice with a companion (32 tests). One handler (or two handlers when two horses were removed) was asked to approach (phase 1) and catch the target horse (phase 2), walk it to the centre of the paddock and remain stationary at a post for 30 s (phase 3), walk to the paddock entrance (phase 4) and through the gate (phase 5). The number of horses following, and the number of loose horses in proximity (<2 m, 2–5 m) to the target horse and handler was estimated, and horse–horse and horse–human interactions were recorded continuously for the five scoring phases. Significantly more loose horses were within 2 m of a single target horse during the phases approach (mean ± SD: 1.5 ± 0.8), catch (1.6 ± 0.9) and post (1.7 ± 0.7) than during walk (1.0 ± 0.5) and gate (1.1 ± 0.6). Rank did not influence the number of horses following to the gate (high rank: 2.4 ± 0.7; lower rank: 2.0 ± 1.0; P = 0.396) and interactions between horses were rare. A greater proportion of the loose horses followed when two horses (0.9 ± 0.2) were removed compared to when a single horse (0.7 ± 0.3) was taken out (P = 0.011). In conclusion, maintaining a distance to other horses in the group by reducing the time being relatively stationary, so giving loose horses fewer chances to approach, is likely to contribute to improved handler's safety. Removing a small proportion of the group may also decrease the probability of the other horses following.  
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  ISSN 0168-1591 ISBN Medium  
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  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 5491  
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Author Schneider, G.; Krueger, K. doi  openurl
  Title Third-party interventions keep social partners from exchanging affiliative interactions with others Type Journal Article
  Year 2012 Publication Animal Behaviour Abbreviated Journal Anim. Behav.  
  Volume 83 Issue 2 Pages 377-387  
  Keywords Equus caballus; horse; rank; social bond; social network; third-party intervention  
  Abstract Third-party interventions are defined as the interruption of dyadic interactions by third animals through direct physical contact, interposing or threats. Previous studies focused on the analysis of interventions against agonistic encounters. However, there have been no evaluations of interventions against affiliative behaviours, particularly in relation to the intervening animal&#65533;s social relationships and its social and spatial position. Horses, Equus caballus, are an interesting model species, as interventions against affiliative interactions occur more frequently than against agonistic interactions. In this study, 64 feral horses displayed 67 interventions in affiliative interactions and eight interventions in agonistic interactions within the observation period. We analysed the interventions in affiliative encounters, and found that it was mainly higher-ranking females that intervened in the affiliative interactions of group mates in the stable horse harems. The intervening animals took an active part in affiliative and agonistic encounters within the group, but did not occupy particular social roles or spatial positions. They intervened in affiliative interactions in which group mates with which they had social bonds interacted with other members of the group. They targeted the nonbonded animal and approached the one with which they were socially bonded. We suggest some species use third-party interventions in affiliative interactions to prevent competition for preferred social interaction partners from escalating into more costly agonistic encounters.  
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  ISSN 0003-3472 ISBN Medium  
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  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 5492  
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