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Modification and expansion of existing body condition scoring scales for rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) improves inter‐rater reliability when used by experienced raters

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Reliable body condition scoring in rabbits is essential in managing healthy bodyweight. The commonly used Rabbit size‐o‐meter (RSOM) has shown poor inter‐rater reliability, particularly among inexperienced raters. This study aimed to develop a reliable, reproducible body condition scoring scale for companion rabbits across breeds ...
Mette L. Halck, Cecilie R. Skovlund, Kathrine Stenberg, Antonia V. Adji, Mia Albert, Mette H. Rasmussen, Charlotte R. Bjørnvad   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Distribution, health and welfare of donkeys working in licensed commercial operations throughout Great Britain

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background In Great Britain, donkey work has shifted from beach donkey rides towards a greater diversity of economic activities, such as wellness industries, films and exhibits. This research investigates the distribution, health and welfare of donkeys in licensed activities in Great Britain.
Tamlin Watson, Holly A. Little, Jo Hockenhull   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

‘We don't accept disrespectful behaviour’: Exploring the experience and management of workplace incivility across different contexts in the veterinary industry

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background This study explores the impact of workplace incivility on veterinary professionals, coping strategies at various levels, and variations dependent on context to provide practical recommendations for organisational management of incivility.
Ilinca‐Ruxandra Tone, Amy Irwin, Helen Silver‐MacMahon   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

An experimental challenge model for infecting African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) with Edwardsiella tarda

Veterinární Medicína
Edwardsiella tarda is an important fish pathogen that causes outbreaks leading to significant losses in aquacultural species such as African catfish (Clarias gariepinus).
I Toulova, V Vaibarova, I Papezikova, K Matejickova, I Mikulikova, H Novotna, M Palikova   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Perception of the ethical acceptability of live prey feeding to aquatic species kept in captivity.

PLoS ONE, 2019
Previous research into public perceptions of live prey feeding has been focused on terrestrial animals. The reasons for this likely relate to the difficulty humans have in being compassionate to animals who are phylogenetically distantly related.
Lucy Marshall, Wanda D McCormick, Gavan M Cooke   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Unraveling the impact of dog‐friendly spaces on urban–wildland pumas and other wildlife

Wildlife Biology, EarlyView.
As the most widespread large carnivore on the planet, domestic dogs Canis lupus familiaris can pose a major threat to wildlife, even within protected areas (PAs). Growing human presence in PAs, coupled with increasing pet dog ownership underscores the urgency to understand the influence of dogs on wildlife activity and health.
Alys Granados, Zara McDonald, Katie McPherson, David Stoner   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ontogeny of foraging behaviour in an opportunistic gull inhabiting urban marine ecosystems

Wildlife Biology, EarlyView.
Urbanization affects ecosystems by reducing biodiversity and displacing species from native habitats. While some suffer, others, like urban wildlife, adapt through innovative feeding and behaviours that improve their fitness in human‐altered settings. Despite research on wildlife in urban areas, the development of foraging behaviour in urban species is
Joan Navarro, Víctor Martín-Vélez, Joan Giménez, José Antonio Garcia, Pablo Cermeño, Jordi Figuerola, Raül Aymí, Tomás Montalvo   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

RESTRAINING OF WILD ANIMALS WITH CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES

Veterinaria, 2015
Animal restrainment technique is one of the most complex procedures in the veterinary practice. Restraining of wild, zoo and exotic animals is completly different from restraining of domestic animals.
Vedad Škapur
doaj  

Urbanisation and human activities influence the co‐occurrence of red squirrels Sciurus vulgaris and meso‐carnivores in Berlin, Germany

Wildlife Biology, EarlyView.
Urban expansion is a major driver of habitat fragmentation, shrinking wildlife habitat, and restricting wildlife movements and activity patterns. In this novel environment, species must adapt to the new composition of wildlife communities. For example, red squirrels Sciurus vulgaris are commonly found in urban environments, while their potential ...
Josefa Vergara Stuardo, Sinah Drenske, Julie Louvrier   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Zoo Animals as Specimens, Zoo Animals as Friends [PDF]

Environmental Philosophy, 2015
openaire   +1 more source