This study investigates the influence of training experiences on dogs’ performance in a
problem solving task, namely opening a box to obtain food. One hundred and eighteen dogs …

Beef cattle welfare and health status are influenced by housing and management systems.
The present study aimed to assess the welfare and health status in the first 15 days after …

Mammalian gastrointestinal tract is colonized by a large number of microorganisms, known
as gut microbiota, that play a key role in the physiological and pathological states. In …

This study investigates ontogenetic aspects of attachment behaviour in guide dogs using the
Strange Situation Test (SST). Seventeen dogs were tested three times in different periods of …

Stressful situations trigger several changes such as the secretion of cortisol and
dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) from the adrenal cortex, in response to ACTH. The aim of this study …

Horse practitioners have difficulties with undesirable behaviors exhibited by their horses (Equus
caballus), such as cribbing, weaving, or head shaking. It has been suggested that most …

Captive breeding is vital for primate conservation, with modern zoos serving a crucial role in
breeding populations of threatened species and educating the general public. However, …

A potential use of pasture-based systems requires an efficient grazing management strategy.
Thanks to the Virtual Fencing (VF) physical fences are replaced by virtual ones and, when …

In the equestrian world, two different types of management can be distinguished: traditional
management and natural boarding. The aim of this research was to compare hormonal, …

This study evaluates whether a shelter dog could be rehomed successfully into a facility for
people suffering from Alzheimer's disease (AD). The goal was to assess the effect on animal …