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Japanese Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus japonicus) Ringing a Bell: Anticipatory Behavior or Intrinsic Motivation? 日本黑熊（Ursus thibetanus japonicus）敲响警钟：预期行为还是内在动机？

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2025-07-01 Epub Date: 2025-02-14 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2025.2464573

Ryuta Kawasaki, Tomoko Kanazawa

{"title":"Japanese Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus japonicus) Ringing a Bell: Anticipatory Behavior or Intrinsic Motivation?","authors":"Ryuta Kawasaki, Tomoko Kanazawa","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2025.2464573","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10888705.2025.2464573","url":null,"abstract":"Environmental enrichments are commonly utilized to improve the welfare of captive animals. One adult male Japanese black bear (Ursus thibetanus japonicus) in this study was provided a manipulable object as foraging enrichment and was observed to use it without a food reward for a long period. A bell, attached to the object, rang when the individual interacted with the manipulable object. We investigated the factors prompting this bell-ringing behavior. The time of day and the number of times bell-ringing behavior occurred were recorded. Additionally, we recorded human presence, and whether humans were zoo staff or visitors. Observations were made over a 6-month period, starting 4 months after the objects were placed without food. Bell-ringing behavior occurred regardless of the humans present, who were categorized into four groups based on their roles. The behavior tended to be expressed more in the afternoon than in the morning, with no strong relationship observed with daily feeding times. These results suggest that the bell-ringing behavior is intrinsically motivated, indicating that the behavior itself may serve as a form of reward.","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":" ","pages":"554-562"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143417095","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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What characteristics of dogs help them stay shorter in shelters? Evidence from a polish animal shelter. 狗的哪些特征有助于缩短它们在收容所的停留时间？来自波兰动物收容所的证据。

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2025-07-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-08 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2024.2308171

Katarzyna Skrzypek, Ewa Zawojska

{"title":"What characteristics of dogs help them stay shorter in shelters? Evidence from a polish animal shelter.","authors":"Katarzyna Skrzypek, Ewa Zawojska","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2024.2308171","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10888705.2024.2308171","url":null,"abstract":"Staying in animal shelters can be stressful for dogs because of exposure to noise, unfamiliar environment, and social separation. Consequently, the wellbeing of sheltered dogs could be improved through reduction of length of stay in a shelter (LOS). To help inform the development of interventions aimed at LOS reduction, we analyze dogs' characteristics affecting their LOS. We use econometric modeling to identify the characteristics's influence by simultaneously controlling for multiple factors. We use data from Poland's largest animal shelter (11805 observations from the years 2000-2020). We compare two modeling approaches: a Cox survival model, commonly used in animal welfare studies, and an accelerated failure time model, theoretically better fitted to studying time-dependent factors but not yet applied in the context of LOS. We conclude that the latter approach is preferable for studying factors affecting LOS. Male sex, mixed-breed, dark fur, large size, and older age appear to be associated with longer time to adoption for dogs. To our knowledge, this is the first econometric examination of factors affecting LOS in a country in Central and Eastern Europe.","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":" ","pages":"400-418"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139704159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Dog Foster Volunteer Retention. 保留养狗志愿者。

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2025-07-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-21 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2024.2355523

Laura Reese, Jacquelyn Jacobs, Gwen Pratt, Hannah Vanslembrouck, Grace Werner

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Does Measuring Social Attention Lead to Changes in Behavior? A Preliminary Investigation into the Implications of Attention Bias Trials on Behavior in Rhesus Macaques. 衡量社会注意力会导致行为的改变吗？注意偏向试验对恒河猴行为影响的初步研究。

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2025-07-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2025.2486351

Emmeline Howarth, Claire Witham, Emily Bethell

{"title":"Does Measuring Social Attention Lead to Changes in Behavior? A Preliminary Investigation into the Implications of Attention Bias Trials on Behavior in Rhesus Macaques.","authors":"Emmeline Howarth, Claire Witham, Emily Bethell","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2025.2486351","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10888705.2025.2486351","url":null,"abstract":"A welfare assessment tool in development must satisfy several criteria before it is considered ready for general use. Some tools that meet many of these criteria have been criticized for their negative effect on welfare. We conducted a preliminary assessment of the impact of attention bias (AB) trials using threat-neutral conspecific face pairs followed by presumed neutral-positive filler stimuli on the behavior of 21 rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta; 15 female). Behavioral observations were conducted following AB trials and repeated two weeks later when no AB trials had occurred (no trial: NT). The association between observation period and behavior was assessed using linear mixed-effects models in R. Trials did not impact any observed behavior except for fear, which was displayed by five monkeys over six trials (four NT). For this sample, there was a significant reduction in fear behavior following AB trials. We, therefore, found no evidence suggesting that AB trials negatively affect behaviour. AB protocols may be suitable for continued development for primate welfare assessment and we encourage researchers to include assessing test impact on welfare in their AB protocols.","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":" ","pages":"540-553"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143765740","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Validation of a Questionnaire for Equine Personality Assessement. 验证马匹性格评估问卷。

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2025-07-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-18 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2024.2365669

Marina Pagliai Ferreira da Luz, Matheus Henrique Paez Martins Narciso, Caroline Marques Maia, José Carlos de Figueiredo Pantoja, Paolo Baragli, José Nicolau Puoli Filho, Ricardo de Oliveira Orsi

{"title":"Validation of a Questionnaire for Equine Personality Assessement.","authors":"Marina Pagliai Ferreira da Luz, Matheus Henrique Paez Martins Narciso, Caroline Marques Maia, José Carlos de Figueiredo Pantoja, Paolo Baragli, José Nicolau Puoli Filho, Ricardo de Oliveira Orsi","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2024.2365669","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10888705.2024.2365669","url":null,"abstract":"We propose a practical method of assessing the personality of horses using five personality axes. Four evaluators empirically judged 19 horse individuals on specific adjectives for each axis. To validate the questionnaire, four behavioral tests were conducted with these same animals (social interactions, novel object test, bridge test,and arena test). In this tests, the frequency of specific behaviors were evaluated to create a scale related to the same personality adjectives and judge the animals based on their reactions.The questionnaire was reliable in determining the personality of horses, since the results were consistent with those obtained through behavioral tests. Additionally, in this group of horses attention reactions were more frequent than fear reactions, but significant differences occurred among tests. This study proposes a practical questionnaire for owners and trainers to assess the personality of their horses. The application of this tool can improve the relationship between humans and horses, directing a more empathic approach in the everyday routine with these animals.","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":" ","pages":"461-476"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141422036","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Fostering as a conservation breeding tool: Lessons from three case studies in the critically endangered European mink (Mustela lutreola). 寄养作为一种保护性繁殖工具：从极度濒危的欧洲水貂（Mustela lutreola）的三个案例研究中汲取的教训。

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2025-07-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-27 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2025.2481882

Andrea Marin-Sierra, Ciprian Petrescu, David Galicia, María Díez Leon, Tiit Maran, Kristel Nemvalts, M Carmen Aranda

{"title":"Fostering as a conservation breeding tool: Lessons from three case studies in the critically endangered European mink (Mustela lutreola).","authors":"Andrea Marin-Sierra, Ciprian Petrescu, David Galicia, María Díez Leon, Tiit Maran, Kristel Nemvalts, M Carmen Aranda","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2025.2481882","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10888705.2025.2481882","url":null,"abstract":"In conservation breeding programs offspring may become orphaned or require additional care to survive. Fostering represents a potential intervention to avoid the behavioral and physiological problems caused by human hand-rearing. We report five fostering events following the maternal loss of three litters (total of ten kits) in the critically endangered European mink. In two of these cases, we analyzed the dams' and kits' behavior during the first week after the fostering event and recorded the kits' weight. Three fostering events were successful, with foster kits surviving until weaning age; two were unsuccessful, possibly due to the age and developmental stage difference between foster and biological kits. Behaviorally, dams appeared to care for all kits equally, without differences observed in average maternal behaviors or aggression between dams and kits, or among kits. Despite the weight being difference between foster and biological kits, we have verified that fostering can be successful in this species. Future fostering attempts should complement behavioral observations with physiological parameters to assess effects on growth and survival and match foster kits with similarly aged litters to maximize chances of acceptance.","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":" ","pages":"529-539"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143733277","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Exploring the relationship between horse-owner attributes and their approach to horse training. 探索马主属性与驯马方法之间的关系。

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2025-07-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-20 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2024.2365675

Ella Bartlett, Emily J Blackwell, Lorna J Cameron, Jo Hockenhull

{"title":"Exploring the relationship between horse-owner attributes and their approach to horse training.","authors":"Ella Bartlett, Emily J Blackwell, Lorna J Cameron, Jo Hockenhull","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2024.2365675","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10888705.2024.2365675","url":null,"abstract":"The way horses are trained has implications for equine welfare and training success, yet little is known about the factors that influence horse-owners' choice of training approach (TA). Limited understanding in this area will hinder the development and dissemination of evidence-based training advice to owners. Consequently, this study aims to identify demographic and attitudinal factors that influence horse-owner TA selection. A 22-question online survey collected information from 1,593 horse-owners about their demographics, equestrian activities, goals and beliefs. Participants rated how likely they were to use six different horse TAs on a five-point scale. Multinomial regression analysis and Spearman's correlation coefficients were used to identify factors associated with their likelihood of using each TA. Several factors were associated with reported TA use, including age, gender identity, goals, activities, industry role and whether they had training in animal behavior. Beliefs about equine sentience, cognitive ability and whether science should inform horse training correlated with likelihood of applying aversives. This study provides insight for further research and development of educational strategies to reduce the use of training approaches that may compromise equine welfare.","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":" ","pages":"477-496"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141428383","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Handling End-of-Life Situations in Small Animal Practice: What Strategies do Veterinarians Contemplate During their Decision-Making Process? 在小动物实践中处理生命终结的情况：兽医在决策过程中会考虑什么策略？

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2025-07-01 Epub Date: 2023-10-11 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2023.2268516

E Deelen, F L B Meijboom, T J Tobias, F Koster, J W Hesselink, T B Rodenburg

{"title":"Handling End-of-Life Situations in Small Animal Practice: What Strategies do Veterinarians Contemplate During their Decision-Making Process?","authors":"E Deelen, F L B Meijboom, T J Tobias, F Koster, J W Hesselink, T B Rodenburg","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2023.2268516","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10888705.2023.2268516","url":null,"abstract":"This study researched end-of-life (EoL) decision-making processes in small animal practices in the Netherlands, focusing on strategies veterinarians contemplate during this process. Fourteen veterinarians were interviewed about animal end-of-life decision-making. The results of these interviews show that the decision-making process consists of three steps. The first step is to assess the animal's health and welfare. During the second step, veterinarians consider the position of the owner. Based on steps 1 and 2, veterinarians decide in step 3 whether their advice is to a) euthanize or b) contemplate one or more strategies to come to a decision or potentially alter the decision. These results can support members of the veterinary profession to reflect on their decision-making process. If veterinarians know what strategies their peers use to deal with EoL situations, this can help to reduce the stress they experience in such situations. In addition, veterinarians may find inspiration for new strategies in the study results. For the veterinary profession itself, the current results can be used as a starting point for describing best practices for EoL decision-making in small animal practice.","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":" ","pages":"357-370"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41221414","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effect of Feeding Environmental Enrichment on Lesser Anteaters' Behavior, Space Use and Food Selectivity. 饲养环境富集对小食蚁兽行为、空间利用和食物选择的影响

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2025-07-01 Epub Date: 2025-02-02 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2025.2458840

Camila J Asencio, Gabina V Eguizábal, Jesica R Mufari, Daniel P Villarreal, Juan M Busso

{"title":"Effect of Feeding Environmental Enrichment on Lesser Anteaters' Behavior, Space Use and Food Selectivity.","authors":"Camila J Asencio, Gabina V Eguizábal, Jesica R Mufari, Daniel P Villarreal, Juan M Busso","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2025.2458840","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10888705.2025.2458840","url":null,"abstract":"Studying behavioral response to management and housing conditions provides specific evidence to enhance animal welfare. Feeding environmental enrichment (FEE) is a powerful strategy to meet welfare challenges. Lesser anteaters' (Tamandua tetradactyla; n = 7) response to FEE was assessed by analyzing behavior and space use through focal sampling every 5 minutes/24 hours using cameras. Study 1 (S1): space use of enclosure zones (shelter = SZ, climbing structures = CSZ and ground = GZ) was characterized without FEE during 5 days using the modified Spread of Participation index (SPI). Study 2 (S2) used an ABA experimental design during 18 days (A=pre- and post-enrichment and B = enrichment). The FEE was applied in CSZ, the least utilized zone revealed in S1. S1: The lesser anteaters utilized the zones differently (modified SPI = 0.74 ± 0.02), and stayed mostly in the GZ. S2: An increment in feeding during FEE was detected, but it did not modify total activity, most natural behavior, repetitive locomotion or space use. The electivity index indicated that the routine diet was over-utilized and enrichment items were under-utilized. The provision of enrichment items created new foraging opportunities, improving the behavioral domain of animal welfare.","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":" ","pages":"515-528"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143082083","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Environmental Enrichment Increases Foraging Duration in Chilean Flamingos Under Human Care. 环境富集增加了人类照顾下智利火烈鸟的觅食时间。

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2025-06-26 DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2025.2524415

Juan Contardo, Antonieta Labra, Guillermo Cubillos

{"title":"Environmental Enrichment Increases Foraging Duration in Chilean Flamingos Under Human Care.","authors":"Juan Contardo, Antonieta Labra, Guillermo Cubillos","doi":"10.1080/10888705.2025.2524415","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2025.2524415","url":null,"abstract":"Animal welfare is a priority for modern zoos, with environmental enrichment playing a key role in promoting natural behaviors. We studied a captive flock of Chilean flamingos (Phoenicopterus chilensis) at the Chilean National Zoo, which was normally fed in a concrete pool. We evaluated the effects of introducing mud-based enrichment to stimulate natural foraging behavior. We also analyzed the flock's social dynamics, including dominance hierarchies and interaction networks, to assess their influence on resource access. Social network analysis revealed a highly cohesive group with strong clustering, high transitivity, and a semi-linear dominance structure, indicating stable and frequent agonistic interactions. However, neither dominance rank nor sex significantly influenced foraging behavior. The enrichment intervention led to a 12% increase in overall foraging time, a 23% reduction in pool foraging, and a shift toward using the mud puddles. These changes aligned with the species' natural foraging strategies. Our findings demonstrate that enrichment can promote species-natural behaviors and highlight its importance in improving the welfare of captive flamingos in zoological settings.","PeriodicalId":56277,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144509749","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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