From: IN%"cla.kesler@mysunrise.ch" 16-MAY-2006 07:22:24.03 To: IN%"Applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca" CC: Subj: mongoose Hello! I'm working at my matura dissertation at the moment. It's about the behavio= ur and lifestyle of different mongoose species (especially: meerkats, bande= d mongoose, dwarf mongoose, yellow mongoose and slender mongoose). Would ap= preciate it greatly if you had any information about the special behaviour = of this species which could help me proceed. Thanks, Clara _____________________________________________________________ NEU: Ihre Photos online verwalten, mit anderen teilen und die besten Bilder= gleich entwickeln lassen - GRATIS f=FCr den 1. Monat (exkl. Entwicklung) www.sunrise.ch/photoalbum From: IN%"s.berry@elsevier.com" "Berry, Suzanne (ELSLON)" 16-MAY-2006 09:09:47.96 To: IN%"Applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca" CC: Subj: Two behaviour events in the UK Hello Please find below details of two behaviour events in the UK. The first one is very soon, 25th May in the evening, and we're quite low on numbers so it would be great if some of you could make it. Please forward it to anyone else you know who might be interested. Tickets in advance only.. I run the website www.learningaboutanimals.co.uk. The aim is to promote interest in the welfare and behaviour of animals by holding various events throughout the year and to thus bridge the gap between scientists/professionals and the public. Best wishes, Suzanne www.learningaboutanimals.co.uk ============ Captive wild animal behaviour: An evening with The Born Free Foundation Date: Thursday 25th May 2006 Venue: New Haw Community Centre, Surrey , UK (just off Junction 11 of the M25). Time: 7-9pm 7pm Registration and refreshments 7.15-8.15 Daniel from the Born Free Foundation will explain the concept of wild animals I captivity including whether attitudes have changed and provide an insight into the abnormal behaviour of captive animals 8.15 Questions 8.45 Results of free raffle and departure The Born Free Foundation is an international wildlife charity working throughout the world to prevent wild animal suffering and protect threatened species in the wild. It is their belief that the long-term conservation of species can only successfully be achieved in the wild, combining the preservation and protection of natural habitats and thereby preserving dynamic evolving eco-systems as a whole. Born Free Foundation's mission to keep wildlife in the wild. Tickets £8.00 only available in advance (ticket price covers costs, refreshments and a donation to Born Free). Send cheque payable to 'Learning About Animals' to Suzanne Rogers, Learning About Animals, 14 Alexandra Road, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 2PE. Please enclose your contact details (e-mail ideally to save trees) so I can send confirmation and directions. =========== 'The Myths of Human/Canine Dominance Exposed': A morning with Barry Eaton Date: Saturday 17th June 2006. Venue: New Haw Community Centre, Surrey (just off Junction 11 of the M25). Time: 9.45am-1.30pm 9.45-10.00 Registration 10.00-12.30 Renowned dog trainer Barry Eaton will expose the myths of human/canine dominance. There will be a tea/coffee break in the middle of this session. 12.30-12.50 Tales from a dog rescue centre (speaker to be confirmed). 12.50-1.30 Questions for the speaker. 1.30- Free raffle results and departure. Barry Eaton is affiliated with the Association of Companion Animal Behaviour and Training (COAPE) and has a Diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour and Training (Dip. CABT NOCN). He is a member of the APDT and only uses reward-based motivational techniques in training. He is the author of two books: How to train a deaf dog based on his experiences training his own deaf dog ("Hear, Hear!") and reconsidering how a dog perceives its role in the human 'pack' ("Dominance: Fact or Fiction?"). Tickets £12.00 only available in advance. £8 if you volunteer or work for an animal-related charity. Please give details of your connection to a charity to qualify for this reduced ticket price. Send cheque payable to 'Learning About Animals' to Suzanne Rogers, Learning About Animals, 14 Alexandra Road, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 2PE. Please enclose your contact details (e-mail ideally to save trees) so I can send confirmation and directions. From: IN%"sarahlhellis@hotmail.com" "Sarah Ellis" 21-MAY-2006 09:08:13.04 To: IN%"applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca" CC: Subj: Scoring systems for assessment of welfare Dear All, I am currently looking for information on scoring systems for assessment of welfare in any animals. I am aware of the Cat Assessment Score developed by Sandra McCune and the Cat Stress Score (which was based on the CAS) developed by Kessler and Turner (1997) but am struggling to find examples of scoring systems in other animals. Is anyone aware of any? Many thanks in advance Sarah Ellis PhD Student Queens University Belfast From: IN%"gooddog@dodo.com.au" "Good Dog" 21-MAY-2006 15:35:40.37 To: IN%"sarahlhellis@hotmail.com" "Sarah Ellis" CC: IN%"applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca" "Applied Ethology Discussion List" Subj: RE: Scoring systems for assessment of welfare Hi all, I would also like to know of any standardised or validated welfare assessment tools for dogs. Also, does anyone have info on using ACTH to assess welfare? thanks everyone, all the best, JAckie Dr Jacqueline Perkins BVSc hons MACVSc (animal behaviour) BA Research PhD candidate University of Queensland Veterinary Behaviour Consultant ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sarah Ellis" To: Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 1:08 AM Subject: Scoring systems for assessment of welfare > Dear All, > > I am currently looking for information on scoring systems for assessment > of welfare in any animals. I am aware of the Cat Assessment Score > developed by Sandra McCune and the Cat Stress Score (which was based on > the CAS) developed by Kessler and Turner (1997) but am struggling to find > examples of scoring systems in other animals. Is anyone aware of any? > > Many thanks in advance > > Sarah Ellis > PhD Student > Queens University Belfast From: IN%"ngourkow@spca.bc.ca" "Nadine Gourkow" 21-MAY-2006 18:53:57.75 To: IN%"gooddog@dodo.com.au" "Good Dog", IN%"sarahlhellis@hotmail.com" "Sarah Ellis" CC: IN%"applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca" "Applied Ethology Discussion List" Subj: RE: Scoring systems for assessment of welfare Hi Jacqueline, Here is the welfare assessment for dogs developed by Dr. Jacqueline Stephens (part of her PhD). She has published several articles on welfare of kennelled dogs (including validation for the scale.) Nadine _____ Nadine Gourkow Animal Welfare Manager BC SPCA Administration Centre 1245 East 7th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5T 1R1 Ph. 604.709.6714 Fax. 604.681 7022 www.spca.bc.ca ngourkow@spca.bc.ca -----Original Message----- From: Good Dog [mailto:gooddog@dodo.com.au] Sent: Sun 21/05/2006 2:35 PM To: Sarah Ellis Cc: Applied Ethology Discussion List Subject: Re: Scoring systems for assessment of welfare Hi all, I would also like to know of any standardised or validated welfare assessment tools for dogs. Also, does anyone have info on using ACTH to assess welfare? thanks everyone, all the best, JAckie Dr Jacqueline Perkins BVSc hons MACVSc (animal behaviour) BA Research PhD candidate University of Queensland Veterinary Behaviour Consultant ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sarah Ellis" To: Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 1:08 AM Subject: Scoring systems for assessment of welfare > Dear All, > > I am currently looking for information on scoring systems for assessment > of welfare in any animals. I am aware of the Cat Assessment Score > developed by Sandra McCune and the Cat Stress Score (which was based on > the CAS) developed by Kessler and Turner (1997) but am struggling to find > examples of scoring systems in other animals. Is anyone aware of any? > > Many thanks in advance > > Sarah Ellis > PhD Student > Queens University Belfast From: IN%"ngourkow@spca.bc.ca" "Nadine Gourkow" 21-MAY-2006 19:01:17.78 To: IN%"sarahlhellis@hotmail.com" "Sarah Ellis", IN%"applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca" CC: Subj: RE: Scoring systems for assessment of welfare Hi Sarah, I have developed a scale to assess emotional states (Anxiety, fear, frustration, depression & contentment). I hope to complete the validation within a couple of years. It is currently in use in all our shelters (36) across British Columbia. I can send you a copy if you want to review it Nadine _____ Nadine Gourkow Animal Welfare Manager BC SPCA Administration Centre 1245 East 7th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5T 1R1 Ph. 604.709.6714 Fax. 604.681 7022 www.spca.bc.ca ngourkow@spca.bc.ca -----Original Message----- From: Sarah Ellis [mailto:sarahlhellis@hotmail.com] Sent: Sun 21/05/2006 8:08 AM To: applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca Cc: Subject: Scoring systems for assessment of welfare Dear All, I am currently looking for information on scoring systems for assessment of welfare in any animals. I am aware of the Cat Assessment Score developed by Sandra McCune and the Cat Stress Score (which was based on the CAS) developed by Kessler and Turner (1997) but am struggling to find examples of scoring systems in other animals. Is anyone aware of any? Many thanks in advance Sarah Ellis PhD Student Queens University Belfast From: IN%"Chris.Sherwin@bristol.ac.uk" "CM Sherwin, Animal Health and Husbandry" 22-MAY-2006 03:48:40.17 To: IN%"sarahlhellis@hotmail.com" "Sarah Ellis", IN%"applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca" CC: Subj: RE: Scoring systems for assessment of welfare Sarah, There are several systems for laboratory animals (try placing D.Morton) in a search engine). We are currently using welfare scoring systems for layer hens, laboratory mice and elephants, if any of these might be of use to you. Chris --On 21 May 2006 15:08 +0000 Sarah Ellis wrote: > Dear All, > > I am currently looking for information on scoring systems for assessment > of welfare in any animals. I am aware of the Cat Assessment Score > developed by Sandra McCune and the Cat Stress Score (which was based on > the CAS) developed by Kessler and Turner (1997) but am struggling to find > examples of scoring systems in other animals. Is anyone aware of any? > > Many thanks in advance > > Sarah Ellis > PhD Student > Queens University Belfast > > ---------------------- Chris Sherwin Senior Research Fellow in Animal Behaviour and Welfare Division Clinical Veterinary Science University of Bristol Chris.Sherwin@bristol.ac.uk Phone 0117 928 9486 From: IN%"liyucai5432773@163.com" "liyucai5432773" 25-MAY-2006 02:09:37.68 To: IN%"applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca" "=?UNKNOWN?B?777777777777?=" CC: Subj: piglet welfare assessment Dear All, I also have the similar matter.There is an animal feeds industry which has been developing one kinds of multinutrient block for piglets,to improve piglets' welfare and reduce abnormal behaviours of piglets. They ask me how to assess the welfare of piglets. But I only know a few behavioural indicators of welfare, and not systemic. Does anyone have information on scoring systems for assessment of welfare of piglets ? Thanks everyone! All the best! Yucai Li Northeast Agricultural University China From: IN%"cla.kesler@mysunrise.ch" 29-MAY-2006 07:25:29.88 To: IN%"Applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca" CC: Subj: mongooses Hello all! Can anyone answer these questions or has any information concerning them?: -what is the reason for group size in mongooses? -What is the relationship between group members? -How are new groups formed? -How spezialized are the mongoose prey items? -What is their activity at night when they are also nocturnal? -Are there any problems when female / male territories overlap (i.e. slende= r mongoose)? Thanks a lot! Clara _____________________________________________________________ NEU: Ihre Photos online verwalten, mit anderen teilen und die besten Bilder= gleich entwickeln lassen - GRATIS f=FCr den 1. Monat (exkl. Entwicklung) www.sunrise.ch/photoalbum From: IN%"saluqi@ix.netcom.com" "John Burchard" 29-MAY-2006 12:47:13.55 To: IN%"applied-ethology@sask.usask.ca" "Applied Ethology list" CC: Subj: RE: mongooses Clara Kesler wrote: >Can anyone answer these questions or has any information concerning them?: > >-what is the reason for group size in mongooses? >-What is the relationship between group members? >-How are new groups formed? >-How spezialized are the mongoose prey items? >-What is their activity at night when they are also nocturnal? >-Are there any problems when female / male territories overlap (i.e. slender >mongoose)? Um, er, which mongooses? That is a large and diverse group with a range of different styles of social behavior. A couple of the more gregarious species have been studied intensively, but I'm not so sure about the others. John -- Dr. John Burchard Tepe Gawra Salukis saluqi@ix.netcom.com http://saluqi.home.netcom.com/