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Estimation of genetic parameters related to eggshell strength using random re...
This study examined the changes in eggshell strength and the genetic parameters related to this trait throughout a hen’s laying life using random regression.2. The data were... -
Forgotten treasures: the fate of data in animal behaviour studies
The majority of publications across many disciplines in biology do not make their data available in repositories. On the other hand, there are several advantages associated with... -
Milking characteristics, hygiene and management practices in Saanen goat farm...
In order to determine the current status of milking characteristics, hygiene and health protection practices in Saanen goat farms in Turkey, data were obtained from 92 farms... -
Initial insights on the biodiversity potential of biosolar roofs: a London Ol...
Cities dominated by impervious artificial surfaces can experience a multitude of negative environmental impacts. Restoration of green infrastructure has been identified as a... -
Genetic diversity and differentiation of the Western Leopard Toad (<i>Sclerop...
Intraspecific genetic diversity provides the basis for evolutionary change and is therefore considered the most fundamental level of biodiversity. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and... -
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Tactile behaviour plays an important role in maintaining social relationships in several mammalian species. Touching with the tip of the trunk is a common social behaviour among... -
Animal Welfare Worldwide, the Opinion of Practicing Veterinarians
The objective of this study was to investigate the animal welfare issues considered the most important by companion animal veterinarians worldwide. For this purpose, a global... -
Phylogeny and biogeography of Arabian populations of the Persian Horned Viper...
Trabajo presentado en el XIV Congreso Luso-Español de Herpetología (CLEH2016), XVIII Congreso Español de Herpetología (Challenges of Herpetology in the XXI century), celebrado... -
Intraspecific killing among Leopards ( <i>Panthera pardus</i> ) in Iran (Mamm...
Intraspecific aggression is one of the most common causes of death in leopards. Here, we report four cases of intraspecific killing amongst Persian Leopards (Panthera pardus... -
Role of technological innovation in livestock breeding programmes: a case of ...
Farming suffers from a crisis based on lack of profitability. This situation is more relevant in small farms. Farmers have implemented local breeding programmes that have shown... -
Assessing the genetic diversity conserved in the Norwegian live poultry genebank
The aim of this study was to evaluate genetic diversity within and between lines at the Norwegian live poultry gene bank as well as assessing the conservation value in an... -
A global assessment of Holistic Planned Grazing™ compared with season-long, c...
It has been claimed that Holistic Planned Grazing™ (HPG), a type of rotational grazing, can increase productivity in rangelands and reverse climate change while doubling the... -
Geographic variation of <i>Gloydius halys caucasicus</i> (Serpentes: Viperida...
We compared the morphological characters of populations of the Caucasian Pit Viper, Gloydius halys caucasicus, from different regions of the Alborz mountain range. For this... -
Farmers’ attitudes towards antimicrobial use and awareness of antimicrobial r...
We conducted a survey of attitudes towards antimicrobial use and awareness of antimicrobial resistance among turkey and rabbit farmers (N = 117 and N = 41, respectively) in... -
Rodents in the arena: a critical evaluation of methods measuring personality ...
The Open Field Test (OFT) and Mirror Image Stimulation (MIS) are used to measure behaviours related to an individual’s personality. These tests, carried out in a same novel... -
Surveying death roll behavior across Crocodylia
The “death roll” is an iconic crocodylian behaviour, and yet it is documented in only a small number of species, all of which exhibit a generalist feeding ecology and skull... -
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As nonhuman animals age, geriatric individuals require additional care and veterinary support to ensure their well being. The focus on lifelong care is a relatively newer... -
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Human–wildlife conflict is a serious challenge undermining the integrity of protected areas in developing countries. Developing effective human–wildlife conflict mitigation... -
Antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance: standpoint and prescribing be...
The scientific community considers the improper use of antimicrobials in farm animals among the causes of the insurgent bacterial resistance contributing to the wider pool of... -
Effects of Calf Horn as Chews on the Behavior of Laboratory Dogs
It is increasingly required that non-human animals in laboratories are provided with adequate enrichment to promote the welfare of the animals. In a previous publication we...
