Subject:
reminder: registration for Acoustic Communication by Animals conference
From:
Dave Mellinger <David.Mellinger@oregonstate.edu>
Date:
Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:23:29 -0700
To:
Bioacoustics-L@cornell.edu, Animal-Behaviour@jiscmail.ac.uk, Applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca, marmam@lists.uvic.ca

Early registration at a reduced rate expires Tuesday, June 10 at 5 PM PST (GMT-7) for the conference on Acoustic Communication by Animals.  That's TOMORROW for most people.  You may register, and find out more about the conference, at the conference web site:

   http://oregonstate.edu/conferences/animalcommunication2008/

Dave Mellinger
and the organizing committee


Subject:
catnip
From:
Joanne Righetti <jorighetti@optusnet.com.au>
Date:
Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:18:03 +1000
To:
applied-ethology@usask.ca

Hi All,

 

Does anyone know of any recent research on the effects of catnip on the behaviour of domestic cats?

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Joanne

 

 

 

Dr Joanne Righetti

Animal Behaviour Consultant

www.petproblemsolved.com.au

 


Subject:
Road transport of cattle
From:
Janina Wojciechowska <jwojo9@yahoo.com>
Date:
Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:40:48 -0700 (PDT)
To:
applied-ethology@usask.ca

Hi,
Is anyone aware of any research examining the differences in the transport by road of beef cattle versus dairy cattle e.g. incidence of downer animals, mortality rates,  body condition scores of animals when loaded or unlooaded?  I'm particularly interested to know of any research that has examined the condition of cattle that are destined for slaughter, at loading and unloading.  Is there a significant difference on the basis of breed or funtion of the animal (beef vs dairy)?  While the transport guidelines for cattle (e.g. duration of time in transit without food, water, rest) are, for the most part, applied uniformly to all cattle regardless of their purpose or final destination (e.g. for breeding, for slaughter), my experience observing the transport of cattle in North America suggests there is a difference.  For example, a young breeding bull is more robust than "cull" dairy cow, and can likely fare better during a 36 hr road trip than the dairy
 cow.  

I understand that there are many other factors to consider, but I'm interested to know if breed/purpose factor has been examined.  I'm looking for something more scientifically robust than my own (roadside) observations.

Any references would be appreciated.

Thank you,  

Nina Wojciechowska DVM, MSc


      



Subject:
Re: Road transport of cattle
From:
gflannigan@triad.rr.com
Date:
Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:15:58 -0400
To:
applied-ethology@usask.ca

Hi,
there is actually a fair bit of research into the transport of cattle. Rather than compare, most concentrate on different segments of the industry.  There is a good review of references (as of 2004) on the web by Temple Grandin:

http://www.grandin.com/behaviour/effect.of.transport.html

For a bit more detail (if you have access to a veterinary or animal science library), is a book edited by Temple Grandin (2007)- Livestock Handling and Transport, 3rd Edition.

I hope this helps. Perhaps others can give you more specific references.
Gerry
---- Janina Wojciechowska <jwojo9@yahoo.com> wrote: 
> > Hi,
> > Is anyone aware of any research examining the differences in the transport by road of beef cattle versus dairy cattle e.g. incidence of downer animals, mortality rates,  body condition scores of animals when loaded or unlooaded?  I'm particularly interested to know of any research that has examined the condition of cattle that are destined for slaughter, at loading and unloading.  Is there a significant difference on the basis of breed or funtion of the animal (beef vs dairy)?  While the transport guidelines for cattle (e.g. duration of time in transit without food, water, rest) are, for the most part, applied uniformly to all cattle regardless of their purpose or final destination (e.g. for breeding, for slaughter), my experience observing the transport of cattle in North America suggests there is a difference.  For example, a young breeding bull is more robust than "cull" dairy cow, and can likely fare better during a 36 hr road trip than the dairy
> >  cow.  
> > 
> > I understand that there are many other factors to consider, but I'm interested to know if breed/purpose factor has been examined.  I'm looking for something more scientifically robust than my own (roadside) observations.
> > 
> > Any references would be appreciated.
> > 
> > Thank you,  
> > 
> > Nina Wojciechowska DVM, MSc
> > 
> > 
> >       

--
Gerrard Flannigan DVM MSc. DACVB