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23. Touching/stroking farm mammals during human-animal interactions: what does it mean for them ?

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Boivin, Xavier, Schmied, Claudia, Tallet, Céline, Windschnurer, Ines, Waiblinger, Susanne, Unité de Recherches sur les Herbivores (URH), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), University of Veterinary Medicine [Vienna] (Vetmeduni), Systèmes d'élevage, nutrition animale et humaine (SENAH), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)-AGROCAMPUS OUEST, Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement (Institut Agro)-Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement (Institut Agro), AGROCAMPUS OUEST, and Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement (Institut Agro)-Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement (Institut Agro)-Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)

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[SDV]Life Sciences [q-bio], [INFO]Computer Science [cs], BIEN-ÊTRE, ComputingMilieux_MISCELLANEOUS, RELATION HOMME-ANIMAL, BIEN-ETRE ANIMAL, [SHS]Humanities and Social Sciences
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Published
2009

24. Are responses of beef cattle to a human approaching the feed-barrier related to ease of handling?

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Windschnurer, Ines, WAIBLINGER, S., Boulesteix, P., Boivin, Xavier, ProdInra, Migration, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Welfare, France Limousin Sélection, Partenaires INRAE, Unité de Recherches sur les Herbivores (URH), and Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)

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[SDV] Life Sciences [q-bio], [SDV]Life Sciences [q-bio], [INFO]Computer Science [cs], [INFO] Computer Science [cs], ComputingMilieux_MISCELLANEOUS, RELATION HOMME-ANIMAL, BIEN-ETRE ANIMAL
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International audience

Published
2008

25. A Review on Mitigating Fear and Aggression in Dogs and Cats in a Veterinary Setting

Author

Riemer, Stefanie, Heritier, Carmen, Windschnurer, Ines, Pratsch, Lydia, Arhant, Christine, and Affenzeller, Nadja

Subjects
590 Animals (Zoology), 3. Good health
Abstract

A high proportion of dogs and cats are fearful during veterinary visits, which in some cases may escalate into aggression. Here, we discuss factors that contribute to negative emotions in a veterinary setting and how these can be addressed. We briefly summarise the available evidence for the interventions discussed. The set-up of the waiting area (e.g., spatial dividers; elevated places for cat carriers), tailoring the examination and the treatment to the individual, considerate handling (minimal restraint when possible, avoiding leaning over or cornering animals) and offering high-value food or toys throughout the visit can promote security and, ideally, positive associations. Desensitisation and counterconditioning are highly recommended, both to prevent and address existing negative emotions. Short-term pain from injections can be minimised by using tactile and cognitive distractions and topical analgesics, which are also indicated for painful procedures such as ear cleanings. Recommendations for handling fearful animals to minimise aggressive responses are discussed. However, anxiolytics or sedation should be used whenever there is a risk of traumatising an animal or for safety reasons. Stress-reducing measures can decrease fear and stress in patients and consequently their owners, thus strengthening the relationship with the clients as well as increasing the professional satisfaction of veterinary staff.

26. Husbandry Conditions and Welfare State of Pet Chinchillas ( Chinchilla lanigera ) and Caretakers' Perceptions of Stress and Emotional Closeness to Their Animals.

Author

Gilhofer EM, Hebesberger DV, Waiblinger S, Künzel F, Rouha-Mülleder C, Mariti C, and Windschnurer I

Abstract

For pet chinchillas, limited data are available on husbandry and the human-animal relationship despite their impact on health, behavior, and welfare. We conducted an online survey with pet chinchilla caretakers ( n = 336), targeting husbandry practices, health, behavioral indicators of welfare, and human-chinchilla relationships. We further investigated associations between caretakers' perceptions of stress in their chinchillas and emotional closeness to their animals. Basic needs such as keeping with conspecifics, constant access to water and hay, or offering dust baths were mostly fulfilled. Potential welfare issues included individual keeping (14.3%), undersized cages/enclosures (reported by 27.6% of the Austrian respondents), and suffering from a disease (14.7%). Behavioral indicators of good welfare, such as playing and cuddling with conspecifics, were observed several times per day by 40.9% and 87.9% of the respondents, respectively. Repetitive and unwanted behaviors were less common (fur biting, for instance, occurred 'never' in 82.9%). Caretakers rated their animals as generally more stressed if the animal was ill and more often showed fearful behavior toward them. Caretakers feeling closer to their animals spent more time engaging with them. Correct identification of this kind of association could be used as guidance for recommendations to improve chinchilla welfare at home and in the veterinary setting.

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2024
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