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Author Watts, J.M.
Title Animats: computer-simulated animals in behavioral research Type Journal Article
Year (up) 1998 Publication Journal of Animal Science Abbreviated Journal J. Anim Sci.
Volume 76 Issue 10 Pages 2596-2604
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Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 2936
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Author Marshall, T.T.; Hoover, T.S.; Reiling, B.A.; Downs, K.M.
Title Experiential learning in the animal sciences: effect of 13 years of a beef cattle management practicum Type Journal Article
Year (up) 1998 Publication Journal of Animal Science Abbreviated Journal J. Anim Sci.
Volume 76 Issue 11 Pages 2947-2952
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Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 2938
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Author Davis, S.L.; Cheeke, P.R.
Title Do domestic animals have minds and the ability to think? A provisional sample of opinions on the question Type Journal Article
Year (up) 1998 Publication Journal of Animal Science Abbreviated Journal J. Anim Sci.
Volume 76 Issue 8 Pages 2072-2079
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Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 2930
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Author Schiffman, S.S.
Title Livestock odors: implications for human health and well-being Type Journal Article
Year (up) 1998 Publication Journal of Animal Science Abbreviated Journal J. Anim Sci.
Volume 76 Issue 5 Pages 1343-1355
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Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 2949
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Author Swanson, J.C.
Title What are animal science departments doing to address contemporary issues? Type Journal Article
Year (up) 1999 Publication Journal of Animal Science Abbreviated Journal J. Anim Sci.
Volume 77 Issue 2 Pages 354-360
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Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 2937
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Author Lanier, J.L.; Grandin, T.; Green, R.D.; Avery, D.; McGee, K.
Title The relationship between reaction to sudden, intermittent movements and sounds and temperament Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2000 Publication Journal of Animal Science Abbreviated Journal J. Anim Sci.
Volume 78 Issue 6 Pages 1467-1474
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Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 2945
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Author Olesen, I.; Groen, A.F.; Gjerde, B.
Title Definition of animal breeding goals for sustainable production systems Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2000 Publication Journal of Animal Science Abbreviated Journal J. Anim Sci.
Volume 78 Issue 3 Pages 570-582
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Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 2934
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Author Marc, M.; Parvizi, N.; Ellendorff, F.; Kallweit, E.; Elsaesser, F.
Title Plasma cortisol and ACTH concentrations in the warmblood horse in response to a standardized treadmill exercise test as physiological markers for evaluation of training status Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2000 Publication Journal of Animal Science Abbreviated Journal J. Anim Sci.
Volume 78 Issue 7 Pages 1936-1946
Keywords Adrenocorticotropic Hormone/*blood/diagnostic use; Animals; Catheterization/veterinary; Exercise Test; Horses/*blood; Hydrocortisone/*blood; Male; *Physical Conditioning, Animal
Abstract Reliable physiological markers for performance evaluation in sport horses are missing. To determine the diagnostic value of plasma ACTH and cortisol measurements in the warmblood horse, 10 initially 3-yr-old geldings of the Hannovarian breed were either exposed to a training schedule or served as controls. During experimental Phase 1, horses were group-housed, and half of the horses were trained for 20 wk on a high-speed treadmill. During Phase 2, groups were switched and one group was trained for 10 wk as during Phase 1, whereas the control group was confined to boxes. During Phase 3 horses were initially schooled for riding. Thereafter, all horses were regularly schooled for dressage and jumping, and half of the horses received an additional endurance training for 24 wk. During all phases horses were exposed at regular intervals to various standardized treadmill exercise tests. During and after the tests frequent blood samples were taken from an indwelling jugular catheter for determination of ACTH and cortisol. Treadmill exercise increased both hormones. Maximum ACTH concentrations were recorded at the end of exercise, and maximum cortisol levels were recorded 20 to 30 min later. Except for one test there were no differences in ACTH levels between trained horses and controls. There was no significant effect of training on the cortisol response (net increase) to treadmill exercise in any of the tests during Phase 1. During Phase 2 higher cortisol responses were recorded in controls than in trained horses (P < .05) after 10 wk of training (controls confined to boxes). During Phase 3 plasma cortisol responses were also higher in controls than in trained horses (P < .05 after 6, 18, and 24, P < or = .07 after 12 wk of training) when the inclination of the treadmill was 5%, but not at 3%. There was no overlap in net cortisol responses at 30 min between trained and untrained horses. An ACTH application after 24 wk of training resulted in higher cortisol responses in controls than in trained horses (P < or = .05), without any overlap between the groups at 30 min after ACTH. Plasma cortisol responses to either treadmill exercise or ACTH injection may be a reliable physiological marker for performance evaluation. Prerequisites are sufficient differences in training status and sufficient intensity of exercise test conditions.
Address Institute of Animal Science and Animal Behaviour, Federal Agricultural Research Center (FAL) Mariensee, Neustadt, Germany
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Author Bracke, M.B.M.; Spruijt, B.M.; Metz, J.H.M.; Schouten, W.G.P.
Title Decision support system for overall welfare assessment in pregnant sows A: Model structure and weighting procedure Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2002 Publication Journal of Animal Science Abbreviated Journal J. Anim Sci.
Volume 80 Issue 7 Pages 1819-1834
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Abstract The problem of how to objectively assess the overall welfare status of animals under farming conditions has contributed to an ongoing debate that has hampered actual decision making on animal welfare. For this reason we constructed a model based on the assumed hierarchical organization of the animals' needs for overall welfare assessment in the case of pregnant sows. This model is implemented in a computer-based decision support system that takes a description of a housing and management system as input and produces a welfare score as output. A formalized procedure was used to construct the model for welfare assessment in pregnant sows on the basis of available scientific knowledge. This SOWEL (from SOw WELfare) model contains 37 attributes that describe the welfare-relevant properties of housing and management systems. In the decision support system these attributes are linked to scientific statements and a list of needs to provide a scientific basis for welfare assessment. Weighting factors that represent the relative importance of the attributes are derived from the scientific statements about the various welfare performance criteria that have been measured by scientists. The welfare score is calculated as the weighted average score. All information in the decision support system is stored in tables in a relational database such that newly available knowledge and insights can be incorporated to refine the model. The model has been developed in line with several existing models but it differs from these models in that it is the first to provide a formalized procedure to explicate the reasoning steps involved in welfare assessment based on available scientific knowledge. N1 -
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Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 2943
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Author Hall, C.A.; Cassaday, H.J.; Derrington, A.M.
Title The effect of stimulus height on visual discrimination in horses Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2003 Publication Journal of Animal Science Abbreviated Journal J. Anim Sci.
Volume 81 Issue 7 Pages 1715-1720
Keywords Animals; *Discrimination Learning/physiology; Female; Horses/physiology/*psychology; Male; Orientation; *Photic Stimulation; Vision/*physiology
Abstract This study investigated the effect of stimulus height on the ability of horses to learn a simple visual discrimination task. Eight horses were trained to perform a two-choice, black/white discrimination with stimuli presented at one of two heights: ground level or at a height of 70 cm from the ground. The height at which the stimuli were presented was alternated from one session to the next. All trials within a single session were presented at the same height. The criterion for learning was four consecutive sessions of 70% correct responses. Performance was found to be better when stimuli were presented at ground level with respect to the number of trials taken to reach the criterion (P < 0.05), percentage of correct first choices (P < 0.01), and repeated errors made (P < 0.01). Thus, training horses to carry out tasks of visual discrimination could be enhanced by placing the stimuli on the ground. In addition, the results of the present study suggest that the visual appearance of ground surfaces is an important factor in both horse management and training.
Address School of Land-based Studies, Nottingham Trent University, Brackenhurst College Campus, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England NG25 0QF. carol.hall@ntu.ac.uk
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