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1. Evaluation of consistency over time of the use of the Animal Welfare Indicators protocol for horses

   Contributor(s):: Czycholl, I., Buttner, K., Klingbeil, P., Krieter, J.

2. A systematic review o f the potential uses of on-animal sensors to monitor the welfare of sheep evaluated using the Five Domains Model as a framework

   Contributor(s):: Fogarty, E. S., Swain, D. L., Cronin, G. M., Trotter, M.

3. Is the rotarod test an objective alternative to the gait score for evaluating walking ability in chickens?

   Contributor(s):: Malchow, J., Dudde, A., Berk, J., Krause, E. T., Sanders, O., Puppe, B., Schrader, L.

4. A comparison of behavioural methodologies utilised to quantify deviations in piglet behaviour associated with castration

   Contributor(s):: Park, R. M., Cramer, M. C., Wagner, B. K., Turner, P., Moraes, L. E., Viscardi, A. V., Coetzee, J. F., Pairis-Garcia, M. D.

5. A preliminary approach on the stress assessment through harmless procedures in farmed seabream (Sparus aurata)

   Contributor(s):: Herrera, M., Lopez, J., Herves, A.

6. Validation of scan sampling techniques for behavioural observations of pastured lambs

   Contributor(s):: Pullin, A. N., Pairis-Garcia, M. D., Campler, M. R., Proudfoot, K. L.

7. Salivary oxytocin in pigs, cattle, and goats during positive human-animal interactions

   Contributor(s):: Lürzel, S., Bückendorf, L., Waiblinger, S., Rault, J. L.

8. Development and evaluation of the Fe-BARQ: A new survey instrument for measuring behavior in domestic cats (Felis s. catus)

   

   | Contributor(s):: Deborah L. Duffy, Roseana T. Diniz de Moura, James A. Serpell

   A questionnaire instrument for obtaining quantitative behavioral evaluations of pet cats from cat owners was developed and validated. Exploratory Factor Analysis of 2608 questionnaire responses to 149 behavioral questions/items extracted a total of 23 distinct factors that measured most of the...

9. The Translation and Validation of the Dutch Monash Dog–Owner Relationship Scale (MDORS)

   

   | Contributor(s):: Emmy A.E. van Houtert, Nienke Endenburg, Joris J. Wijnker, T. Bas Rodenburg, Hein A. van Lith, Eric Vermetten

   The Monash Dog–Owner Relationship Scale (MDORS) is a questionnaire that is used to evaluate the perceived relationship between humans and their dog. This questionnaire was originally only formulated and validated in English, which limits its use among non-English speaking individuals....

10. Validation of accelerometers to automatically record postures and number of steps in growing lambs

    | Contributor(s):: Högberg, Niclas, Höglund, Johan, Carlsson, Annelie, Saint-Jeveint, Marie, Lidfors, Lena

    We validated the accuracy of two commercially available activity loggers for cattle in determining lying and standing durations, number of lying bouts and number of steps in growing lambs. Ten growing lambs divided into two weight classes were fitted with an IceTag on the right hind leg and an...

11. Development and validation of a quality of life assessment tool for use in kennelled dogs (Canis familiaris)

    | Contributor(s):: Kiddie, Jenna L., Collins, Lisa M.

    There is currently no objective and validated quality of life assessment tool available to assess the quality of life of domestic dogs in kennels. This study aimed to develop a validated scoring system to assess the quality of life of dogs kennelled in rehoming centres. Objective animal-based...

12. Faecal cortisol metabolites as an indicator of adrenocortical activity in farmed silver foxes (Vulpes vulpes)

    | Contributor(s):: Hovland, Anne Lene, Rød, Anne Marit S., Eriksen, Marit Skog, Palme, Rupert, Nordgreen, Janicke, Mason, Georgia J.

    Measuring glucocorticoid metabolites in faeces has proven a useful, non-invasive method to monitor adrenocortical activity in several farm and wild species. Unlike plasma cortisol, whose sampling requires restraint and blood draws, faecal cortisol metabolites (FCM) may be particularly suitable...

13. The moral standing of animals: Towards a psychology of speciesism

    | Contributor(s):: Caviola, Lucius, Everett, Jim A. C., Faber, Nadira S.

14. Non-pharmacological approaches to alleviate distress in dementia care

    | Contributor(s):: Mitchell, Gary, Agnelli, Joanne

15. Animal Assisted Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review

    | Contributor(s):: Davis, Tonya N., Scalzo, Rachel, Butler, Erin, Stauffer, Megan, Farah, Yara N., Perez, Scott, Mainor, Kristen, Clark, Cathryn, Miller, Stacy, Kobylecky, Alicia, Coviello, Laura

16. Aggression and Hunting Attitudes

    | Contributor(s):: Wilson, M. S., Peden, E.

17. Dog at My Feet: A Moment of Identity Construction within Dissertation Acknowledgements

    | Contributor(s):: Billany, R.

    Human-animal studies (HAS) is a legitimate and multidisciplinary academic endeavor. In the last three decades, there has been a proliferation of articles revealing multiple ways of knowing about the human-animal relationship. This paper, informed by social psychological theories, turns the mirror...

18. Development and validation of a Dog Personality Questionnaire

    | Contributor(s):: Jones, Amanda Claire

19. Nonpharmacological management of agitated behaviours associated with dementia

    | Contributor(s):: Forbes, Dorothy A., Peacock, Shelley, Morgan, Debra

20. Attitudes toward Animals: The Effect of Priming Thoughts of Human-Animal Similarities and Mortality Salience on the Evaluation of Companion Animals

    | Contributor(s):: Beatson, R., Loughnan, S., Halloran, M.