Human-Animal Interaction

Behavior and welfare of the sheep

The most important features of the behaviour of sheep are their marked sociality and the bond formation between mother and young. Sheep show a strong need to stay with their group (or subgroup for some breeds), and become very vocal...

Year Published: 2008Topics: Human-Animal Interaction, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Sheep

Citation: Nowak, R., Porter, R. H., Blache, D. et al. 2008. Behavior and welfare of the sheep. In: The Welfare of Sheep. Dwyer, C. M. (ed). Springer, New York, NY.

The influence of observer presence on the behavior of singly housed baboons (Papio sp.)

Live, direct observations are often used to collect behavioral data. However, the presence of an observer may affect the behavior of unhabituated subjects. This study was conducted to determine the effect of an observer's presence on the behavior of singly-housed...

Year Published: 2008Topics: Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: Baboon, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Iredale, S. K., Nevill, C. H., Lutz, C. K. 2008. The influence of observer presence on the behavior of singly housed baboons (Papio sp.) and rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). American Journal of Primatology 70(S1), 29. (31st Meeting of the American Society of Primatologists Scientific Program, Abstract #28)

Effects of an Enhanced Human Interaction Program on shelter dogs? behaviour analysed using a novel nonparametric test

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of introduction and interruption of an Enhanced Human Interaction Program (EHIP) on shelter dogs' behaviour and welfare and to apply a novel statistical method to analyse the behavioural data. Twenty-two...

Year Published: 2009Topics: Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Normando, S., Corain, L., Salvadoretti, M. et al. 2009. Effects of an Enhanced Human Interaction Program on shelter dogs? behaviour analysed using a novel nonparametric test. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 116, 211-219.

Effects of positive interaction with caretakers on the behaviour of socially housed common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus)

Every aspect of the life of the captive non-human primates should be carefully attended to, as updated refinement concept recommends. Interaction with humans as environmental enrichment for these animals is believed to be of value, but it has been subject...

Year Published: 2009Topics: Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Manciocco, A., Chiarotti, F., Vitale, A. 2009. Effects of positive interaction with caretakers on the behaviour of socially housed common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus). Applied Animal Behaviour Science 120, 100-107.

Positive reinforcement training as enrichment for singly housed rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

Positive reinforcement training is one component of behavioural management employed to improve psychological well-being. There has been regulatory promotion to compensate for restricted social housing in part by providing human interaction to singly caged primates, implying an efficacy standard for...

Year Published: 2010Topics: Animal Training, Environmental Enrichment, Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Baker, K. C., Bloomsmith, M. A., Neu, K. et al. 2010. Positive reinforcement training as enrichment for singly housed rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). Animal Welfare 19(3), 307-313.

Effects of increased interaction between research rodents and their handlers

We conclude that handling experimental animals more often than only at the time their cage is changes is beneficial.

Year Published: 2010Topics: Handling, Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: Mouse, Rat, Rodent

Citation: Stewart, K. 2010. Effects of increased interaction between research rodents and their handlers. Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) Quarterly 59(1) Winter, 28-29.

Can caring for laboratory animals be classified as Emotional Labour?

Caring for laboratory animals is a primary function for animal technicians and demands total commitment to ensuring all species receive the highest level of care and welfare during their time within a research facility. On the surface this would appear...

Year Published: 2010Topics: Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: All/General

Citation: Davies, K., Lewis, D. 2010. Can caring for laboratory animals be classified as Emotional Labour? Animal Technology and Welfare 9(1), 1-6.

It is more than just a job; it is a way of life

This report is a summary of the Workshop which took place at Congress 2009 and the questionnaire submitted in preparation. The report covers the emotions raised by people working in the biomedical industry. At Congress 2008 I attended several lectures...

Year Published: 2010Topics: Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: All/General

Citation: Cruden, J. 2010. It is more than just a job; it is a way of life. Animal Technology and Welfare 9, 7-24.

To squeeze or not to squeeze? A Discussion on LAREF, September, 2009

The discussion was started by the following questions: "Is the squeeze-back mechanism more or less stressful than the pole and collar system for removing a macaque from his cage for an IM (intramuscular) injection?" and "How are stress levels being...

Year Published: 2010Topics: Animal Training, Handling, Human-Animal Interaction, RestraintAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Moreau, E. 2010. To squeeze or not to squeeze? A Discussion on LAREF, September, 2009. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 49(2), 3-4.

Enhanced canine enrichment and its effects on staff morale

The use of dogs in research has been under increasing public scrutiny and criticism over the past several years, and our institution has been no exception. Of particular concern is the use of Class B dogs. In order to investigate...

Year Published: 2011Topics: Animal Training, Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Bennett, K. J., Hill, V. A., Brock, K. et al. 2011. Enhanced canine enrichment and its effects on staff morale. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 772 (Abstract #P123).