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{"title":"Cardiovascular effects of dog-appeasing pheromone in the hospital environment","authors":"Tainá Minuzzo ,&nbsp;Juliana Schmitz Bascherotto ,&nbsp;Fernando Luis Cemenci Gnoatto ,&nbsp;Marina Marangoni ,&nbsp;Melissa Rodrigues de Souza ,&nbsp;Tatiana Champion","doi":"10.1016/j.jveb.2024.08.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jveb.2024.08.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Recent research has emphasized the health implications of acute or chronic stress in animals. Hospitalized dogs are susceptible to stress due to various factors, including exposure to a novel environment, invasive procedures, and separation from their primary caregiver. The clinical significance of stress in these animals underscores the importance of stress management from the moment of admission. However, there remains a lack of universal qualitative and quantitative indicators of stress in small animals, necessitating reliance on behavioral analysis and stress marker assessment for accurate diagnosis. Among these markers, cardiovascular parameters such as heart rate and systolic blood pressure are commonly used, although their interpretation can be influenced by various factors. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of appeasing pheromone on cardiovascular parameters in hospitalized dogs. Ten healthy dogs were selected for a prospective, paired, randomized, and double-blinded. The dogs were submitted to two experimental protocols: pheromone administration and placebo. The cardiovascular parameters were evaluated at baseline until the end of a 24-hour hospitalization period. The study evaluated ambulatory electrocardiography and systolic noninvasive blood pressure using a Doppler. Analysis of cardiovascular parameters revealed no significant difference in systolic blood pressure between groups, despite its elevation in both treatment conditions. In the placebo group, the maximum heart rate of the placebo group at the time baseline (T0) was lower compared to subsequent time points (T6, T12, T20), indicative of stress upon arrival in the hospital environment. Conversely, the pheromone group showed a higher mean heart rate at T20 compared to the placebo group. Additionally, the placebo group displayed a higher minimum heart rate at time baseline (T0) compared to later time points (T6, T12, T20, T24). At time T6, a higher minimum heart rate was observed in the pheromone group. Even though fluctuations were observed in mean and minimum heart rates during monitoring, they indicated no clinically relevant deviations. There was no difference in heart rate variability over time between the analyzed substances. Exposure to dog-appeasing pheromone through a diffuser presentation, therefore, did not lead to significant changes in cardiovascular parameters related to stress reduction in hospitalized dogs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Behavior-clinical Applications and Research","volume":"76 ","pages":"Pages 68-72"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142185103","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}

{"title":"Behavior and reactivity during milking of Holstein, Gyr, and Girolando-F1 cows at the beginning of lactation","authors":"Sheila Cristina Bosco Stivanin ,&nbsp;Elissa Forgiarini Vizzotto ,&nbsp;Júlia Fernandes Aires ,&nbsp;Anne Rosi Guadagnin ,&nbsp;Arthur Fernandes Bettencourt ,&nbsp;Fernanda Samarini Machado ,&nbsp;Mariana Magalhães Campos ,&nbsp;Thierry Ribeiro Tomich ,&nbsp;Luiz Gustavo Ribeiro Pereira ,&nbsp;Vivian Fischer","doi":"10.1016/j.jveb.2024.08.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jveb.2024.08.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Bos indicus</em> cows and their crosses used for milk production are constantly increasing in tropical and subtropical countries, mainly due to their greater adaptability to the climate. However, despite several studies that have reported the greater reactivity of these animals in relation to <em>Bos taurus</em>, there is little information about how <em>Bos indicus</em> cows and their crosses behave in their first lactation and how it affects variables related to production and milking. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the reactivity and milkability of primiparous Holstein, Gyr, and Girolando-F1 (½ Holstein ½ Gyr) cows in the first 21 days of lactation. We used a completely randomized experimental design with repeated measures over time, with 32 cows distributed into three genetic groups. Milk yield, the duration of each milking, and the average and maximum milk flow rates were recorded daily. Variables related to the milking behavior, such as time spent to place the teat cups (min), number of kicks and steps, number of defecation and urination events, and reluctance to be milked score, were evaluated by continuous visual observation at 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, and 20 days in milk (DIM). There was an interaction between genetic groups and days of lactation for milk yield (<em>P</em> &lt; 0.05), where the greatest variations were observed up to the fifth day of lactation, and for time spent for placing the teat cups (<em>P</em> &lt; 0.05), which was 10.2 seconds faster for Holstein cows compared to the other genetic groups at 1 DIM. Also, from 6 to 21 DIM, milking time/kilogram of milk was higher for Gyr cows than for Holstein (<em>P</em> &lt; 0.05), while the differences between Gyr and Girolando-F1 cows varied in the same period. Girolando-F1 cows needed 2.4 more minutes to be milked than Gyr (<em>P</em> &lt; 0.05). The average milk flow rate was higher (<em>P</em> &lt; 0.05) for Holstein cows (1.5 kg/min) compared to Gyr (0.6 kg/min) and Girolando-F1 (0.8 kg/min) cows. The frequency of reluctance score ≥2 was higher (<em>P</em> &lt; 0.05) for Girolando-F1 cows (30.9%) compared with Holstein (8.9%) and Gyr (10%) cows. Stepping increased the probability of Girolando-F1 cows (odds ratio = 1.19; <em>P</em> &lt; 0.01) being classified with a reluctance score ≥2 during milking. Girolando-F1 cows kicked (1.8) and defecated (0.3) more frequently during milking (<em>P</em> &lt; 0.05) compared with Holstein (0.8; 0.0) and Gyr (1.1; 0.1), respectively. In conclusion, reactivity and milkability at the beginning of lactation are distinct for Holstein, Gyr, and Girolando-F1 primiparous cows. Girolando-F1 cows are more reactive at milking, presenting lower milk flow rate and larger milking duration than Holstein cows.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Behavior-clinical Applications and Research","volume":"76 ","pages":"Pages 60-67"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142224119","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}

{"title":"The prevalence of behavior problems in dogs in the United States","authors":"Bonnie V. Beaver","doi":"10.1016/j.jveb.2024.11.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jveb.2024.11.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Numerous studies have reported the prevalence of various behavior problems in dogs and cats around the world. The actual number of animals included in each varies but is typically less than 1000. The reported prevalence of the behavior problem also varies considerably. It was thought that data from 43,517 dogs enrolled in the Dog Aging Project (DAP), entered by their owners, might provide a more realistic picture of canine behavior problems in the United States. All behavior questions included in the DAP were taken from the C-BARQ and mini C-BARQ questionnaires and included four multi-question categories (i.e., aggression, separation and attachment behaviors, fear and anxiety behaviors, and housesoiling) and seven behaviors asked as single questions. Except for two yes/no questions, all were rated by the owner between 0 (no problem), 2 (moderate) and 4 (serious). Data was analyzed to determine the number of dogs showing moderate (2) to serious (4) levels of behavior appropriate for the question. Overall, 99.12% of dogs showed at least one problem of moderately serious (3) to serious (4) intensity or at least two problems of moderate to serious (2−4) intensity. Within the four multi-question categories, the prevalence of dogs showing moderate (2) to serious (4) behaviors at least twice with the category was 55.6% for aggression, 85.9% for separation and attachment behaviors, 49.9% for fear and anxiety behaviors, and 4.1% for housesoiling.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Behavior-clinical Applications and Research","volume":"76 ","pages":"Pages 34-39"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142652497","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}

{"title":"Pet parenting: A systematic review of its characteristics and effects on companion dogs","authors":"Mita Barina-Silvestri ,&nbsp;Marcos Díaz-Videla ,&nbsp;Rafael Delgado-Rodríguez","doi":"10.1016/j.jveb.2024.09.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jveb.2024.09.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pet parenting is part of the pet-guardian relationship and involves caring for companion animals by applying strategies typically seen in the parent-child caregiving system. This phenomenon reflects a shift in the perception of companion animals, particularly dogs. We conducted a systematic review to provide an overview of these patterns of dog-directed parenting. Fifteen articles on pet parenting involving companion dogs were analyzed. The results were thematically grouped into three sections. <em>The use of parent-child terms related to companion animals and guardians</em> (first section) showed that familiar terms (e.g., father) are widely used within pet parenting and that factors such as familiarity with the conversational partner, culture, and the existence of children affect their usage. <em>The influence of offspring, culture, and gender on pet parenting (second section)</em> included studies indicating that having children was negatively associated with attachment intensity and resource investment. We also described research pointing to common factors and disparities in cultures experiencing this phenomenon. The <em>pet parenting styles (third section)</em> discussed studies that identified traditional parenting styles and dimensions within the dog-guardian relationships (i.e., authoritative, authoritarian, and permissive), characterized by guardians’ level of demand and responsiveness toward their dogs. Moreover, we described findings regarding the impact of pet parenting styles and dimensions on dog’s health, attachment, sociability, and problem-solving behaviors. Results of this review are discussed to comprehensively characterize the pet parenting phenomenon in relation to dogs; overall, they emphasize the relevance of adopting authoritative strategies to parent, educate, and train dogs, which directly impact on dog’s well-being.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Behavior-clinical Applications and Research","volume":"76 ","pages":"Pages 13-24"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142578143","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}

{"title":"Precise localization of the central left frontal cortex in different canine skull types: A comparative study of frameless neuronavigation and external measurement techniques","authors":"Yangfeng Xu ,&nbsp;Sofie Salden ,&nbsp;Xingchen Zhao ,&nbsp;Kathelijne Peremans ,&nbsp;Céline Vansuypeene ,&nbsp;Anouck Haverbeke ,&nbsp;Jimmy H. Saunders ,&nbsp;Chris Baeken","doi":"10.1016/j.jveb.2024.10.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jveb.2024.10.003","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive brain modulation technique, has been explored as an additional treatment option for behaviorally disordered dogs. For optimal effectiveness of the rTMS treatment, accurate coil positioning to the stimulation target is pivotal. Frameless stereotactic neuronavigation for the localization of intracranial regions has been established as a reliable targeting method. However, given the varying skull shape and brain structures among dog breeds, divided into mesocephalic, brachycephalic, and dolichocephalic breeds, localizing the rTMS target area, the central left frontal cortex, can be challenging. Previous neuronavigation studies have only investigated its use in mesocephalic breeds of dogs. Because this neuronavigation is based on expensive high-tesla magnetic resonance imaging data, and anesthesia needed for immobilization, a cheaper and reliable localization alternative to broaden the rTMS use in the veterinary field is needed.The objective of this study was twofold. First, the study aimed to evaluate external localization of the central left frontal cortex within the three skull types (retrospective study 1). Then, this external localization method was compared to the conventional frameless neuronavigation technique to check the consistency, focusing on mesocephalic and dolichocephalic breeds (prospective study 2). Thirty-two brachycephalic, thirty-seven mesocephalic and thirty dolichocephalic dogs were included to evaluate the external localization of the central left frontal cortex by external measurement (retrospective study 1, data obtained from previously performed MRI scans). For the second objective, thirty-eight dogs (35 mesocephalic breeds and 3 dolichocephalic breeds) were recruited to compare the external measurement localization method and the localization by neuronavigation (prospective study 2, data extracted from study 1 and former rTMS studies). The first part of this study showed the central left frontal cortex was externally located approximately two-thirds of the total skull length (sagittal length) in meso- and dolichocephalic dogs, at the center of the skull length in brachycephalic dogs, and 0.65–0.70 cm to the left of the cerebral midline for all skull types (retrospective study 1). Using intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) analysis, the second part of the study showed high consistency between these two methods, for the length of the skull (0.94), the relative position of the left frontal cortex (0.84), and the distance to the cerebral midline (0.69) in mesocephalic and dolichocephalic breeds (prospective study 2). Our findings suggest that the conventional frameless neuronavigation could be replaced by the external localization method in the mesocephalic and dolichocephalic dog breeds, and therefore ultimately reduce anesthesia time and financial burden when applying non-invasive brain modulation techniques like rTMS. More research needs to be","PeriodicalId":17567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Behavior-clinical Applications and Research","volume":"76 ","pages":"Pages 53-59"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142702600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of chiropractic manipulations on behavioral and physiological parameters in healthy horses: A preliminary investigation","authors":"Beatrice Benedetti ,&nbsp;Francesca Freccero ,&nbsp;Manuela Piscopiello ,&nbsp;Martina Felici ,&nbsp;Aurora Mannini ,&nbsp;Martina Zappaterra ,&nbsp;Maria Gaia Angeloni ,&nbsp;Ilaria Arena ,&nbsp;Pier Attilio Accorsi ,&nbsp;Giovanna Marliani ,&nbsp;Barbara Padalino","doi":"10.1016/j.jveb.2024.10.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jveb.2024.10.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Human chiropractic is a well-established, evidence-based complementary medicine. Contrariwise, there is a lack of research on its impact on horses. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of chiropractic treatment on healthy horses by measuring behavior, maximum temperature of the eyes (MaxTE), salivary cortisol (SC), and heart rate variability (HRV). Eight mares were selected and exposed to a 15-day habituation period. Then, they were randomly assigned to a grooming (GROOM) or chiropractic (CHIRO) session, performed by the same qualified chiropractor. The experiment was designed as a cross-over study and repeated after a 10-day washout (i.e., Week 1 and Week 2). During-CHIRO, the chiropractor treated and recorded joint hypomobility. During-GROOM, the mares were subjected to a standardized grooming session. MaxTE and SC were obtained before (T0), immediately after (T1), and one day after (T24) both sessions. In addition, before (Pre), during (During), and after (Post) both sessions, the mares were video recorded, and heart rate for HRV analysis was taken. Videos were analyzed using a specific ethogram and a Behavioral Discomfort Score (BDS) was obtained. Results showed that the mares manifested temporary signs of discomfort During-CHIRO, highlighted by an increase of ‘avoidance movements’ (p &lt; 0.001) and ‘alert’ (p = 0.038). This was confirmed by an increase in BDS During-CHIRO (p = 0.044). No sympathetic shift was shown by MaxTE, SC, and HRV. A significant increase in the standard deviation of RR intervals (SDNN) suggested a parasympathetic shift in Post-CHIRO (p = 0.040). Joint hypomobility tended to decrease between the first and second CHIRO (p = 0.09). Our results showed that equine chiropractic could be performed by a qualified veterinary chiropractor, leading to transient discomfort behavior, not accompanied by acute stress response. On the contrary, there seems to be a subsequent relaxation, demonstrated by an autonomic nervous system shift toward the parasympathetic branch. Consequently, chiropractic manipulation could be considered as an integrative treatment to improve the horses’ welfare.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Behavior-clinical Applications and Research","volume":"76 ","pages":"Pages 25-33"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142652450","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Big data studies, small detailed studies, and survey studies: How they can all help","authors":"Karen L. Overall","doi":"10.1016/j.jveb.2024.11.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jveb.2024.11.003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Behavior-clinical Applications and Research","volume":"76 ","pages":"Pages 78-79"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142702599","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}

{"title":"Survey on the importance of different traits for medical detection dogs","authors":"Sharyn Bistre Dabbah ,&nbsp;Michael Mendl ,&nbsp;Claire M. Guest ,&nbsp;Nicola J. Rooney","doi":"10.1016/j.jveb.2024.08.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jveb.2024.08.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Medical detection dogs are used to remotely detect a range of diseases (biodetection) and assist patients with chronic conditions. There has been little research on the behavioral traits linked to performance for these roles. We developed a survey to investigate which attributes are most important in medical detection dogs and how these vary between dogs used for bio-detection and medical alert assistance. The survey was completed by 62 professionals working in 16 different countries. The most important traits were “Level of motivation when working”, “Health”, “Ability to learn from being rewarded, “Concentration”, and “Acuity of sense of smell”. Trait importance differed significantly between the roles: “Level of Attachment to human partner, “Confidence in different environments” and “Travel ability” were deemed significantly more important for assistance dogs. “Acuity of sense of smell”, “Tendency to be distracted when working”, and “Ability to solve problems when working” were more important for biodetection dogs. Ideal levels also differed between the roles, for example, biodetection dogs were thought to require higher levels of “Tendency to search by smell alone” but lower levels of “Attachment to human partner” than assistance dogs. When comparing ratings for the current dogs to the perceived ideal levels, there were significant deviations in several traits; e.g. dogs were generally rated as having higher than desired levels of “General excitability” and “Tendency to be distracted when working”. Paying particular attention to important traits and those that differ greatly from ideal levels when selecting medical detection dogs may aid future task success.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Behavior-clinical Applications and Research","volume":"76 ","pages":"Pages 40-52"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142185102","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Memory and cognition behavior in the miniature donkey (Equus asinus)","authors":"Amy McLean ,&nbsp;Maria Pinto ,&nbsp;Francisco Javier Navas González","doi":"10.1016/j.jveb.2024.09.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jveb.2024.09.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The aim of the present study was to explore memory and spatial cognition abilities in a group of miniature donkeys, seeking to broaden the knowledge about this species, improving its welfare and handling practices. Twelve individuals under the same treatment went through a memory test and a detour task. The memory test consisted of two phases: ten trials in which individuals had to recall the location of a hidden object for thirty seconds, followed by ten trials where they had to remember the same location for one minute longer. For the detour task, the donkeys had to walk around a U-shaped barrier to reach a food reward. This test consisted of three phases with three levels of asymmetry of the barrier. The side chosen, and the latency of the detour where registered. Results confirmed that miniature donkeys understand the concept of object permanence and have short-term memory of at least one minute and thirty seconds. During the detour task, laterality was more influential than reasoning and spatial learning. Donkeys show the same cognitive abilities of other equids and behavioral lateralization that might be adaptive in different contexts or reflect the primary objects of cognition.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Behavior-clinical Applications and Research","volume":"76 ","pages":"Pages 73-77"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142702596","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}

{"title":"Inclined treadmill short-duration exercise for walk regularity of recreation horses","authors":"D. Lewczuk ,&nbsp;M. Maśko","doi":"10.1016/j.jveb.2024.10.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jveb.2024.10.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Knowledge on horse symmetry and regularity is essential for every training/rehabilitation programs. Present studies compare biomechanical parameters for different treadmill positions, but not the effect of such exercise. The aim of the presented work was to study recreation horse movement parameters before and immediately after inclined short-duration exercise in walk. The hypothesis was that inclined short-duration exercise gave greater stride regularity and symmetry. Walk biomechanical parameters of 12 Warmblood recreation horses were monitored as temporal data using video analysis [50 frames/s] before and after 5-minute inclined work on a treadmill at 3% incline. Control group (6 horses) consisted from earlier evaluated horses that performed on the other day the same walk exercise without incline. Analysis of variance was conducted for temporal and spatial parameters of walk (237 measurements for incline and 109 for control) using the Mixed SAS procedure. For both data sets the statistical model with the random effect of horse, fixed effects of exercise and successive stride was applied. Control group showed not differences before/after short walk exercise. The influence of inclined exercise was statistically significant for the lateral limbs sequence, regularity and standard deviation of strides regularity (p&lt;0.05). The lateral limbs sequence and regularity increased after inclined exercise (3–5%). The standard deviation of regularity was almost 2-fold lower. Inclined treadmill exercise has a positive effect on walk regularity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17567,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Behavior-clinical Applications and Research","volume":"76 ","pages":"Pages 8-12"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142571499","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}