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Author Svobodová, I.; Chaloupková, H.; Koncel, R.; Bartoš, L.; Hradecká, L.; Jebavý, L.š url  doi
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  Title (up) Cortisol and Secretory Immunoglobulin A Response to Stress in German Shepherd Dogs Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication PLoS ONE Abbreviated Journal PLoS ONE  
  Volume 9 Issue 3 Pages e90820 EP -  
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  Abstract <p>The aim of the study was to determine whether cortisol and secretory Immunoglobulin A (sIgA) could be used as an indicator of acute stress in both young and adult dogs. Seventeen German shepherd puppies were exposed to the Puppy test (challenge test) at the age of seven weeks. This test has been routinely used to assess the future working ability of potential police dogs. In addition, ten adult females were subjected to 4 minutes of defense training under stressful conditions. Saliva was collected from the puppies and adult females before testing and 20 minutes after the start of testing, using a cotton swab held for 1–2 minutes in each dog's mouth. Cortisol concentrations increased after the test compared to the control sample both in puppies and the adult females. However adult females showed a significant decrease in sIgA after defense training while puppies showed a tendency of increase in sIgA. We propose that salivary cortisol could be used as an indicator of stress in puppies during early ontogeny. It is not yet clear whether sIgA could be used as a useful indicator of short-term stress in dogs.</p>  
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  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 5919  
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Author Svobodová, I.; Chaloupková, H.; Kon?el, R.; Barto?, L.?k; Hradecká, L.; Jebavý, L.? url  doi
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  Title (up) Cortisol and Secretory Immunoglobulin A Response to Stress in German Shepherd Dogs Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication PLoS ONE Abbreviated Journal PLoS ONE  
  Volume 9 Issue 3 Pages e90820  
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  Abstract <p>The aim of the study was to determine whether cortisol and secretory Immunoglobulin A (sIgA) could be used as an indicator of acute stress in both young and adult dogs. Seventeen German shepherd puppies were exposed to the Puppy test (challenge test) at the age of seven weeks. This test has been routinely used to assess the future working ability of potential police dogs. In addition, ten adult females were subjected to 4 minutes of defense training under stressful conditions. Saliva was collected from the puppies and adult females before testing and 20 minutes after the start of testing, using a cotton swab held for 1?2 minutes in each dog's mouth. Cortisol concentrations increased after the test compared to the control sample both in puppies and the adult females. However adult females showed a significant decrease in sIgA after defense training while puppies showed a tendency of increase in sIgA. We propose that salivary cortisol could be used as an indicator of stress in puppies during early ontogeny. It is not yet clear whether sIgA could be used as a useful indicator of short-term stress in dogs.</p>  
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  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 5963  
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Author Rumbaugh, D.M.; Riesen, A.H.; Wright, S.C. openurl 
  Title (up) Creative responsiveness to objects: a report of a pilot study with young apes Type Journal Article
  Year 1972 Publication Folia Primatologica; International Journal of Primatology Abbreviated Journal Folia Primatol (Basel)  
  Volume 17 Issue 5 Pages 397-403  
  Keywords Animals; *Creativeness; *Hominidae; Pan troglodytes; Play and Playthings; *Problem Solving  
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  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 4183  
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Author Albright, J.D.; Mohammed, H.O.; Heleski, C.R.; Wickens, C.L.; Houpt, K.A. url  doi
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  Title (up) Crib-biting in US horses: Breed predispositions and owner perceptions of aetiology Type Journal Article
  Year 2009 Publication Equine Veterinary Journal Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 41 Issue 5 Pages 455-458  
  Keywords HORSE; BEHAVIOUR; CRIB-BITING; BREED PREVALENCE; LEARNING  
  Abstract Reasons for performing study: Crib-biting is an equine stereotypy that may result in diseases such as colic. Certain breeds and management factors have been associated.

Objectives: To determine: breed prevalence of crib-biting in US horses; the likelihood that one horse learns to crib-bite from another; and owner perceptions of causal factors.

Methods: An initial postal survey queried the number and breed of crib-biting horses and if a horse began after being exposed to a horse with this habit. In a follow-up survey, a volunteer subset of owners was asked the number of affected and nonaffected horses of each breed and the extent of conspecific contact. The likelihood of crib-biting given breed and extent of contact was quantified using odds ratio (OR) and significance of the association was assessed using the Chi-squared test.

Results: Overall prevalence was 4.4%. Thoroughbreds were the breed most affected (13.3%). Approximately half of owners believed environmental factors predominantly cause the condition (54.4%) and crib-biting is learned by observation (48.8%). However, only 1.0% of horses became affected after being exposed to a crib-biter. The majority (86%) of horses was turned out in the same pasture with other horses and extent of contact with conspecifics was not statistically related to risk.

Conclusion: This is the first study to report breed prevalence for crib-biting in US horses. Thoroughbreds were the breed more likely to be affected. More owners believed either environmental conditions were a predominant cause or a combination of genetic and environmental factors contributes to the behaviour. Only a small number of horses reportedly began to crib-bite after being exposed to an affected individual, but approximately half of owners considered it to be a learned behaviour; most owners did not isolate affected horses.

Potential relevance: Genetic predisposition, not just intensive management conditions and surroundings, may be a factor in the high crib-biting prevalence in some breeds, and warrants further investigation. Little evidence exists to suggest horses learn the behaviour from other horses, and isolation may cause unnecessary stress.
 
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  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 5010  
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Author Duncan, I.J.H. url  openurl
  Title (up) D.G.M. Wood-Gush Memorial Lecture: An applied ethologist looks at the question “Why?” Type Journal Article
  Year 1995 Publication Applied Animal Behaviour Science Abbreviated Journal Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci.  
  Volume 44 Issue 2-4 Pages 205-217  
  Keywords Causation; Cognition; Function; Future research; Ontogeny; Phylogeny; States of suffering; Welfare  
  Abstract The question “Why does an animal behave as it does?” can be answered in terms of ontogeny, function, phylogeny and causation. The achievements of applied ethology relative to those four approaches are reviewed, gaps in our knowledge are identified and predictions for fruitful avenues of future research are made. Ontogenic studies have been useful in the past and it is suggested that studies of the effects of early experience on the sexual behaviour of animals used in artificial breeding schemes might pay dividends. It is proposed that functional studies should be approached cautiously. More information is required on the process of domestication in order to increase the chances of success in the trend to farm exotic species. Studies on causation are likely to continue to be the mainstay of applied ethological research. It is suggested that within this category, studies on states of suffering, motivation and cognition are urgently required to answer the most pressing questions on animal welfare.  
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  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 2919  
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Author Karstens, H. openurl 
  Title (up) Das Military Pferd Type Journal Article
  Year 1980 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
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  Publisher Haberbeck Place of Publication Lage Editor  
  Language German Summary Language Original Title  
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  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 4436  
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Author Sambraus, H.H. url  doi
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  Title (up) Das soziale Lecken des Rindes Type Journal Article
  Year 1969 Publication Zeitschrift für Tierpsychologie Abbreviated Journal Z. Tierpsychol.  
  Volume 26 Issue 7 Pages 805-810  
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  ISSN 1439-0310 ISBN Medium  
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  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 5235  
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Author Klingel, H. openurl 
  Title (up) Das Verhalten der Pferde (Equidae) Type Journal Article
  Year Publication Handbook of Zoology Abbreviated Journal Handb. o. Zool.  
  Volume 8 Issue 10 Pages 1-68  
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  Publisher Walter De Gruyter Place of Publication Berlin/Newyork Editor  
  Language German English Summary Language Original Title  
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  Call Number refbase @ user @ Serial 473  
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Author Kurtzman H.S.; Church R.M.; Crystal J.D. url  openurl
  Title (up) Data archiving for animal cognition research: Report of an NIMH workshop Type Journal Article
  Year 2002 Publication Animal Learning & Behavior Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 30 Issue Pages 405-412  
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Author Gammell, M.P.; de Vries, H.; Jennings, D.J.; Carlin, C.M.; Hayden, T.J. url  doi
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  Title (up) David's score: a more appropriate dominance ranking method than Clutton-Brock et al.'s index Type Journal Article
  Year 2003 Publication Animal Behaviour. Abbreviated Journal Anim. Behav.  
  Volume 66 Issue 3 Pages 601-605  
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  Call Number refbase @ user @ Serial 453  
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