Publications

Deficits in exploratory behaviour in socially isolated rats are not accompanied by changes in cerebral cortical adrenocepter binding

Single-housing produced marked deficits in exploratory behavior.

Year Published: 1988Animal Type: Rat, Rodent

Citation: Standford, S. C., Parker, V., Morinan, A. 1988. Deficits in exploratory behaviour in socially isolated rats are not accompanied by changes in cerebral cortical adrenocepter binding. Journal of Affective Disorder 15, 175-180.

Plasma corticosterone levels during repeated presentation of two intensities of restraint stress: Chronic stress and habituation

Corticosterone levels of control rats increased when the animals witnessed stress reactions of conspecifics during forced restraint.

Year Published: 1988Animal Type: Rat, Rodent

Citation: Pitman, D. L., Ottenweller, J. E., Natelson, B. H. 1988. Plasma corticosterone levels during repeated presentation of two intensities of restraint stress: Chronic stress and habituation. Physiology and Behavior 43, 47-55.

Modification of the responses of sheep to isolation stress by the use of mirror panels

Isolated sheep showed considerable interest in the mirror but no other behavioural differences were found. Plasma cortisol levels were increased by isolation and were significantly higher during the 'no mirror' condition. .. Plasma prolactin concentrations were low and rather variable,...

Year Published: 1988Animal Type: Sheep

Citation: Parrott, R. F., Houpt, K. A., Misson, B. H. 1988. Modification of the responses of sheep to isolation stress by the use of mirror panels. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 19, 331-338.

Stress in cattle assessed after handling, after transport and after slaughter

Mean plasma concentrations of cortisol after handling in unaccustomed animals were about seven times higher than those of accustomed animals.

Year Published: 1988Animal Type: Cattle

Citation: Mitchell, G., Hattingh, J., Ganhao, M. 1988. Stress in cattle assessed after handling, after transport and after slaughter. Veterinary Record 123, 201-205.

Keeping and Breeding Snakes

Year Published: 1988Animal Type: Reptile, Snake

Citation: Mattison, C. 1988. Keeping and Breeding Snakes. Blanford Press, Poole, UK.

Social modulation of pituitary-adrenal responsiveness and individual differences in behaviour of young domestic goats

The presence of a human may cause a significant increase in plasma cortisol levels in goats. This stress response was buffered by the presence of other 'bold' pen-mate.

Year Published: 1988Animal Type: Goat

Citation: Lyons, D. M., Price, E. O., Moberg, G. P. 1988. Social modulation of pituitary-adrenal responsiveness and individual differences in behaviour of young domestic goats. Physiology and Behavior 43, 451-458.

Housing for rabbits

In most laboratory situations, rabbits are kept isolated in cages. ... We have attempted to correct this deficiency by keeping rabbits in either large tubs which can accommodate six or more animals or in indoor/outdoor pens. Provision has been made...

Year Published: 1988Topics: HousingAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Love, J. A. 1988. Housing for rabbits. Humane Innovations and Alternatives in Animal Experimentation 2, 47-48.

Measuring hunger in the pig using operant conditioning: The effect of food restriction

Using operant methods, it was demonstrated that boars fed at maintenance levels may be constantly hungry. The hunger resulting from low food levels may act as a major source of stress under certain husbandry conditions such as tether and stall...

Year Published: 1988Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Lawrence, A. B., Appleby, M. C., Macleod, H. A. 1988. Measuring hunger in the pig using operant conditioning: The effect of food restriction. Animal Production 47, 131-137.

Enrichment of the production environment and the enhancement of welfare through the use of the Edinburgh Family Pen System of pig production

Pigs in family pens [four sows with offspring in four pens each furnished with nest area, activity area, peat area, connecting faeces corridors, a familiar mature boar joining the group for a period from day 14 to day 56] exhibited...

Year Published: 1988Animal Type: Pig

Citation: Kerr, S. G. C., Wood-Gush, D. G. M., Moser, H. et al. 1988. Enrichment of the production environment and the enhancement of welfare through the use of the Edinburgh Family Pen System of pig production. Research and Development in Agriculture 5, 171-186.

Individual or paired exposure of domestic chicks to an open field: some behavioural and adrenocortical consequences

Domestic chicks show elevated plasma corticosterone concentrations when being separated from social companions.

Year Published: 1988Animal Type: Bird, Chicken

Citation: Jones, R. B., Merry, B. J. 1988. Individual or paired exposure of domestic chicks to an open field: some behavioural and adrenocortical consequences. Behavioural Processes 16, 75-86.