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A case of thanatosis in domestic sheep
BehaviourAbstract Thanatosis (feigning death, defensive tonic immobility) is a widespread anti-predator behavioural strategy in animals. Animals that have evolved this behaviour react to physical contact with the predator by displaying a persistent tonic immobility that makes them look like dead prey. This phenomenon has often been observed in
Janko Skok +2 more
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Domestic dog attacks on sheep in the urban fringe areas of Perth, Western Australia [PDF]
, 2002 In common with many cities, Perth, Western Australia has a problem with domestic dogs attacking livestock, such as sheep on its urban fringe areas. The current study used multiple sources to document 1479 attacks on livestock on 1105 properties by 1900 ...
Jennens, Garth
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Scientific ReportsDue to the diverse climate in Iran, there has been an opportunity for the emergence of different domestic sheep breeds. On the other hand, two of the seven wild sheep species have settled in the broad areas of Iran.
Reza Khalkhali-Evrigh +4 more
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Вавиловский журнал генетики и селекции, 2019 Hybridization of domestic animal breeds with their wild relatives is a promising method for increasing the genetic diversity of farm animals. Resource populations derived from the hybridization of various breeds of domestic sheep with mouflon and argali ...
T. I. Bikchurina +5 more
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Sport-related domestic violence : exploring the complex relationship between sporting events and domestic violence [PDF]
, 2015 The link between sport and violence is widely acknowledged. While the focus has been on “player violence” and “crowd violence” it is recognised that a variety of other incidents of sports-related violence exist, including domestic violence. Empirical and
Williams, Damien John +1 more
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Spatial Associations of Livestock Guardian Dogs and Domestic Sheep
Human-Wildlife Interactions, 2019 Livestock guardian dogs (Canis lupus familiaris; LGDs) have been used for centuries to protect livestock, primarily domestic sheep (Ovis aries), from depredation by large carnivores.
Julie Young +2 more
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Qualitative behavioral assessment of sheep during transport [PDF]
, 2011 Animal welfare is a growing concern for society and research into the welfare of animals has increased. Assessment of animal welfare usually includes physiological as well as behavioural measurements; however, these measurements do not give information ...
Wickham, Sarah Louise
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Recognition of lameness and decisions to catch for inspection among sheep farmers and specialists in GB [PDF]
, 2008 Background: Epidemiological studies have used farmer estimates of the prevalence of lameness in their flocks. This assumes that farmers can identify lame sheep.
Green, L. E.; id_orcid +5 more
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Risk of pathogen spillover to bighorn sheep from domestic sheep and goat flocks on private land
Wildlife Society Bulletin, 2016 Bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) across North America have suffered population losses due to polymicrobial pneumonia typically initiated by spillover events of bacteria from domestic sheep and goats.
Laura M. Heinse +2 more
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The physiological and behavioural responses of sheep exposed to heat load within intensive sheep industries [PDF]
, 2006 The live export and feedlotting industries are the major intensive sheep industries in Australia. During live shipment, sheep are exposed to prolonged periods of high heat and humidity, with little relief for several days, while environmental conditions ...
Stockman, Catherine Ann
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