Sheep

The Behavior of Sheep: Biological Principles and Implications for Production

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Sheep

Citation: Lynch, J. J., Hinch, G. N., Adams, D. B. 1992. The Behavior of Sheep: Biological Principles and Implications for Production. CAB International and CSIRO Australia, Melbourne, Australia.

Fetal and maternal body temperatures measured by radiotelemetry in near-term sheep during thermal stress

Using implanted radiotelemeters, we have measured amniotic temperature and fetal lamb and pregnant ewe body temperatures continuously over the last 34 days of gestation and during conditions of thermal stress. Body temperature of the fetus was approximately 0.6 degrees C...

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Sheep

Citation: Laburn, H. P., Mitchell, D., Goelst, K. 1992. Fetal and maternal body temperatures measured by radiotelemetry in near-term sheep during thermal stress. Journal of Applied Physiology 72, 894-900.

Confinement of lambs (Ovis aries) in metabolism stalls increased adrenal function, thyroxine and motivation for movement

The results of the present study indicate that lambs maintained in metabolism stalls can be physiologically and behaviourally altered [even though they appear to have all of their physical needs met, they have no opportunity for locomotion, grazing, or physical...

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Sheep

Citation: Bowers, C. L., Friend, T. H., Grissom, K. K. et al. 1993. Confinement of lambs (Ovis aries) in metabolism stalls increased adrenal function, thyroxine and motivation for movement. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 36, 149-158.

Behavioral principles of sheep handling

Sheep appropriate handling methods are outlined.

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Sheep

Citation: Hutson, G. D. 1993. Behavioral principles of sheep handling. In: Livestock Handling and Transport. Grandin, T. (ed), 127-146. CAB International, Wallingford, UK.

The effect of isolation and separation on the metabolism of sheep

Individually housed sheep are restless and show an increased heart rate which may persist over many days and account for an increased metabolic rate of up to 15%.

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Sheep

Citation: Van Adrichem, P. W. M., Vogt, J. E. 1993. The effect of isolation and separation on the metabolism of sheep. Livestock Production Science 33, 151-159.

Influence of repeated restraint and isolation stress and electrolyte administration on pituitary-adrenal secretions, electrolytes, and other blood constituents of sheep

Restraint and isolation stress caused clear increases in plasma concentrations of ACTH, cortisol, lactate, and glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase.

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Sheep

Citation: Apple, J. K., Minton, J. E., Parson, K. M. et al. 1993. Influence of repeated restraint and isolation stress and electrolyte administration on pituitary-adrenal secretions, electrolytes, and other blood constituents of sheep. Journal of Animal Science 71, 71-77.

The behavioural, endocrine and immune response of sheep to isolation

Social isolation elevates cortisol and heart rate. Normalisation to baseline valued does not occur until after 9 hours of isolation.

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Sheep

Citation: Cockram, M. S., Ranson, M., Imlah, P. et al. 1994. The behavioural, endocrine and immune response of sheep to isolation. Animal Production 58, 389-400.

Farm animal welfare

The goal of this paper is to expand upon the general principle of environmental enrichment for farm animals and to present some ideas for enrichment based on current research.

Year Published: 1994Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Cattle, Chicken, Equine, Goat, Pig, Sheep

Citation: Newberry, R. C. 1994. Farm animal welfare. In: CCAC 1994 Western Regional Workshop. Canadian Council on Animal Care [CCAC] 21-28. Canadian Council on Animal Care, Ottawa, Canada.

Individual variation in response to stressors in farm animals: Implication for experimenters

Several ways of reducing stress during experiments are suggested and the need for skillful and humane handling is emphasized. .. Any modification of the handling procedure aimed at reducing its stressful nature would be beneficial. .. It is concluded that...

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Bird, Cattle, Chicken, Equine, Pig, Sheep

Citation: Manteca, X., Deag, J. M. 1994. Individual variation in response to stressors in farm animals: Implication for experimenters. Animal Welfare 3, 213-218.

Environmental enrichment information resources for laboratory animals: 1965-1995: birds, cats, dogs, farm animals, ferrets, rabbits, and rodents (Vol

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Bird, Cat, Cattle, Dog, Equine, Ferret, Goat, Pig, Rabbit, Rodent, Sheep

Citation: Smith CP, Taylor V, Nicol C. 1995. Environmental enrichment information resources for laboratory animals: 1965-1995: birds, cats, dogs, farm animals, ferrets, rabbits, and rodents (Vol. 2). DIANE publishing.