Journal of Veterinary Behavior-Clinical Applications and Research

Papers
(The median citation count of Journal of Veterinary Behavior-Clinical Applications and Research is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)
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Measuring the unseen – novel approaches to desire and intent20
Short communication: Do the tameness of the dams and the sex of the offspring have an influence on the “gentling” effect in laboratory rats?17
Melatonin modulates behavioral and oxidative stress responses in donkeys (Equus asinus) subjected to packing during hot-dry conditions16
Behavior and health problems in dogs (Canis familiaris) associated with responsible ownership practices and awareness of legal regulations16
Vocalization and other behaviors as indicators of emotional valence: The case of cow-calf separation and reunion in beef cattle16
Effect of fearfulness and cortisol reactivity to stress on the spatial learning performance in mountain primitive horses16
Association between behavioral factors and recurrence rate in cats with feline "idiopathic" cystitis15
Empathy with humans and with non-human animals: are there differences between individuals who have adopted and those who have relinquished a pet?14
Effects of transdermal mirtazapine and oral gabapentin as pre-veterinary visit pharmaceuticals for shelter cats13
An investigation into the effectiveness of various professionals and behavior modification programs, with or without medication, for the treatment of canine fears13
The Telework Pet Scale: Development and psychometric properties12
Survey on the importance of different traits for medical detection dogs12
Saving normal: A new look at behavioral incompatibilities and dog relinquishment to shelters12
Precise localization of the central left frontal cortex in different canine skull types: A comparative study of frameless neuronavigation and external measurement techniques11
Who lives, who dies, and why predicting outcomes for relinquished dogs is so hard11
Therapeutic Riding Horses: using a hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis measure to assess the physiological stress response to different riders11
Effect of classical counterconditioning (Quiet Kennel Exercise) on barking in sheltered dogs11
Bengal and savannah hybrid cats: do they behave differently from other domestic cats?11
Commentary on Ladewig et al.: The uses, values, and limitations of the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram11
Incidence of compulsive behavior (stereotypies/abnormal repetitive behaviors) in populations of sport and race horses in Hungary10
Quantifying the influence of cut tree branches on zoo giraffe behaviour during and post browsing: A case study on five animals and four tree species10
Genetic parameters for noise reactivity in standard poodles10
Geophagia in a large felid in captivity: A case report of lethal gastrointestinal impaction in a Bengal tigress (Panthera tigris tigris)10
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Preliminary investigation into personality and effectiveness of livestock guarding dogs in Namibia10
Prediction of lamb survival using machine learning algorithms with neonatal lamb behaviors and maternal behavior score in Kivircik lambs10
Big data studies, small detailed studies, and survey studies: How they can all help9
Assessing effects of our interventions on animals using behavior9
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The use of fecal cortisol for enrolment of free-roaming dogs in Singapore to a national rehabilitation-rehoming program: A possible indicator of allostasis8
Retrospective study on the use of venlafaxine in 176 cats diagnosed with behavioral disorders8
Student veterinarians’ ability to recognize behavioral signs of stress in dogs8
Identifying with other animals and human well-being: Extending perspectives on the social cure and human-animal relations8
At the heart of a dog's veterinary experience: Heart rate responses in dogs vary across a standard physical examination8
Using standardized scales to assess fear at veterinary visits: Intra- and inter-rater reliability8
The influence of severity of gastric ulceration on horse behavior and heart rate variability8
Behavior of sows exposed to auditory enrichment in mixed or collective housing systems7
Using positive reinforcement to increase inhaler tolerance and medicine adherence in a domestic short hair cat (Felis catus) with asthma7
Artificial shade effects on behavior and body weight of pregnant grazing red deer (Cervus elaphus)7
The importance of knowing what you don’t know and when you do not know it7
Dog-to-dog bites inside and outside the biting dog's household7
Measuring pain and discomfort: definitions determine metrics7
Link between Foreign Body Ingestion and Behavioural Disorder in Dogs7
Dog bites in Portugal: Analysis of incidents, and consequences for both people and dogs6
Slow-feeding dispensers for horses: Who, how and why?6
Analysis of the current situation in international show jumping and assessment of the influence of the proportion of Thoroughbred in the pedigree, horse demographics and sport season on the performanc6
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Decrease in behaviors associated with pain during catheter placement using a topical anesthetic formulation in cats.6
An observational evaluation of stress in horses during therapeutic riding sessions6
Quantifying the cumulative impact of use in teaching and research: An initial assessment of an objective tool developed to safeguard working horse welfare in a university setting6
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Different equestrian sports horses’ reactivity to startle6
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What if the reward is not as yummy? Study of the effects of successive negative contrast in domestic dogs in two different tasks6
Approaching phantom complex after limb amputation in cats6
Treatment of a case of anxiety disorder with an adverse response to medication6
Is elastic fantastic? The impact of elastic inserts on rein tension6
The effect of serotonin and oxytocin on equine docility and friendliness to humans6
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The effects of the addition of two environmental enrichments on the behavior and fecal cortisol levels of three small felids species (Caracal caracal, Leptailurus serval, Leopardus pardalis) in captiv6
Detection of wood-decay by Ganoderma adspersum in elm trees – A pilot study using a trained dog5
Fear, exposure and stressors: What ranges of responses can tell us5
A survey of acquisition and animal-related factors leading to microchipping and neutering of dogs and cats in Portugal5
When things are not as they seem: Behavioral presentations of medical issues and temperament measures5
A retrospective study on the clinical use and owner perception of venlafaxine efficacy as part of a multimodal treatment for canine fear, anxiety, and aggression5
Caregiver perspectives on the value of dogs and their effects on children in private and public spaces5
Use of transdermal trazodone before veterinary visit to reduce stress and anxiety in cats5
Behavioral adaptations of Gaddi Goats: Validation of seasonal resource utilization in transhumant pastoralism of the North-western Himalayan region5
Cognitive dysfunction severity evaluation in dogs with naturally-occurring Cushing´s syndrome: A matched case-control study5
Cat vocalization in aversive and pleasant situations5
Persistency of horse habituation to distracting sounds5
The COVID-19 pandemic affects owners walking with their dogs5
Associations between CYP17 gene polymorphisms, temperament and maternal behavior in ewes, and growth in their lambs5
Decoding cow behavior patterns from accelerometer data using deep learning5
Lambs identify their mothers’ bleats but not a picture of her face5
Risks and benefits of collar use in cats (Felis catus); a literature review5
Investigating the effects of matching to caretakers’ preference on satisfaction in different types of adopted dogs using the Kano model alongside with more traditional methods5
Corrigendum to “Proximate factors affecting mortality and maternal abandonment of young free-roaming feral horse foals” [J. Vet. Behav. 66 (2023), 1-10]5
Qualitative evaluation of the behavior of stockpersons and young dairy heifers reared in tropical conditions5
Behavioral and physiological changes in sows and piglets maintained in farrowing cages or open stalls during summer5
Exploration of circumstances surrounding bites from potentially rabid dogs on rampage, and the coping strategies of victims and communities in Central Uganda5
Clinical relevance of rectal temperature measurement in cats showing marked signs of stress during routine veterinary examinations4
Risks associated with free-roaming and collar use in cats—An online survey4
Effects of temperament on body parameters, ovarian structures and inflammatory response in grazing Nellore cows following fixed-time artificial insemination4
Assessment of owner investment in African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) welfare by feeding, housing, enrichment, hygiene, and health practice4
Stable design influences relaxation and affiliative behavior in horses during short isolation bouts4
2d vocal expressive space of cats following a short isolation period4
The effect of elastic reins on rein tension and performance in dressage horses4
Multimodal assessment of Hericium erinaceus and Valeriana officinalis for canine anxiety: Integrating EEG, neurochemical analysis, and behavioral surveys4
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Association between the levels of serum cortisol and the presence of gastric ulcers in working mules4
Intrinsic and environmental factors in the pre-slaughter behavior of beef cattle4
Before, during and after the pandemic: Effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on the welfare, behavior and body condition of domestic cats (Felis catus)4
Satisfaction, behavior and health problems in whippets and miniature Italian greyhounds, as reported by their caretakers4
Improvement of the quality of life in four dogs with intracranial pathology after ethological treatment4
Activity budgets of hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) in rehabilitation centers: A pilot study4
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Preference for and maintenance of interest in suspended enrichment toys in confined growing pigs4
What matters to dogs and cats in pain and training: the importance of data over belief in a more humane world4
Dog owners' recognition of pain-related behavioral changes in their dogs4
Evaluation of maternal-filial stress in a dairy goat herd with small ruminant lentivirus infection in the Brazilian northeastern semiarid region4
Does measuring what we can give us the information that we need?3
The presence of various tack and equipment in sale horse advertisements in Australia and North America3
Lameness changes the behavior of dairy cows: daily rank order of lying and feeding behavior decreases with increasing number of lameness indicators present in cow locomotion3
Instrumented pig gait analysis: State-of-the-art3
Chronic stress assessment of animals housed in educational farms: a preliminary study using hair cortisol3
A preliminary study of the effects of the number of consecutive days of training and days off on foal recall3
Genetic parameters of fear-related behaviors in Nigerian indigenous turkey poults: A pilot study3
Pets and their owners during the first COVID-19 lockdown period: Perceived changes in routines and emotions – An exploratory study3
Development of a safety protocol for training and using SARS-CoV-2 detection dogs: A pilot study3
Using deep learning to assess and understand behavior3
The influence of dietary composition on food preference in Sharplanina Shepherd puppies3
Enhancing Veterinary Behavior Research: Evidence-Based Strategies for Overcoming the Limitations of Underpowered Studies3
Personality in young horses and ponies evaluated during breeding shows: Phenotypic link with jumping competition results3
Which factors can influence the perception of pain by veterinarians and animal scientists from Brazil?3
Gaping for relief? Rein tension at onset and end of oral behaviors and head movements in unridden horses3
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Exploring the profile, management, and care of horses in equine-assisted services in Brazil3
The value of cross species comparisons in veterinary behavior and behavioral medicine3
An inconsistent social buffering effect from a static visual substitute in horses (Equus caballus): A pilot study3
Impact of living conditions on repetitive behaviors in dogs3
Canine scent detection of sinonasal-inverted papilloma in blood plasma and nasal secretions3
Sensitivity of benchmarked behavioral assays for distress: Should we attend to certain behaviors during exams?3
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The effect of two anxiolytic drugs on learning in dogs: preliminary findings2
Territorial aggression in a German Shepherd treated with venlafaxine2
Reduction of repetitive tail chasing in a mixed breed dog using multimodal therapy2
Changes in sociability of shelter cats2
Is item hiding a good enrichment strategy to reduce stereotypic behaviors and increase social interactions in captive female spectacled bears?2
Behavior and reactivity during milking of Holstein, Gyr, and Girolando-F1 cows at the beginning of lactation2
Purebred dogs and cats: A proposal for a better protection2
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A comparison of canine decontamination cleansers: Implications for water use, dermal pH, and contaminant reduction2
The effects of Solliquin administration on the activity and fecal cortisol production of shelter dogs2
Behavior problems in dogs—An assessment of prevalence and risk factors based on responses from a representative sample of Danish owners2
Stress and burnout in dogs involved in animal assisted interventions: A survey of Italian handlers’ opinion2
Seasonal effects on locomotor and feeding rhythms in indoor cats2
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Kinds of pet chosen and manner of pet acquisition during COVID 19 in Serbia2
Brazilians' perception of shrimp sentience and welfare2
The relationship between welfare of dairy cows and drug use: a preliminary study2
Attitudes toward cat collar use in central European cat owners—An online survey2
Correlation between serotonin and tryptophan serum concentrations in shelter dogs undergoing a stressful procedure2
Effect of maternal experience and body condition on patterns of ewe-lamb bonding behaviors and pre-weaning growth performance of lambs2
Comparison of alternative disbudding methods with hot-iron dehorning of goat kids2
Memory and cognition behavior in the miniature donkey (Equus asinus)2
Dogs jumping on household members before going for a walk2
Travel/carrier phobia and situational fear in a 1-year-old female spayed domestic shorthair cat: A case report2
Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory applied to puppy development: A new approach to understanding and researching puppy raising2
Characteristics of dog training companies and their services in British Columbia, Canada2
WITHDRAWN: What matters to dogs and cats in pain and training: the importance of data over belief in a more humane world2
RETRACTED: Demographic characteristics of shelter dogs predict performance on tests of a behavioral evaluation and overall performance predicts adoption success2
Behavioral and physiological difference of small-tailed Han sheep at different estrus stage after delivery2
An exploratory study of negative and positive facial expressions of carriage horses during nocturnal resting2
Short Communication: The effect of exercise on salt intake by horses2
Toward a Diagnostic Framework for the Equine Depressive Phenotype: A Narrative Review2
Measurement of neurotransmitters excreted in the urine of behaviorally healthy dogs in home and boarding kennel conditions2
To pet or to enrich? Increasing dogs’ welfare in veterinary clinics/shelters: A pilot study2
Rhythmicity of locomotor behavior and body temperature in Felis catus maintained under controlled microclimate conditions2
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Will dogs sniff out social rank? The use of detection dog in wolf scat identification2
Gut microbiome characteristics of horses with history of cribbing behavior: An observational study2
Rectal temperature in Capra hircus, involvement of the daily rhythm of thyroid hormones, uncoupling protein 1 and clock gene Per22
Behavior of Holstein and Holstein-Gyr lactating cows supplemented with oregano and green tea extracts: Plant extracts for lactating cows2
Androstenone induces horses to be more compliant with human–horse interactions2
In search of measures that accurately reflect behavioral states2
Factors associated with behavioral changes in pet dogs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil2
Perinatal parameters of mule and equine foals: Similarities and differences1
Behaviors associated with formalin-induced pain in the Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica)1
Evaluation of current practices for dogs engaged in assistance and therapy support programs within Australia1
Synchronous citizen science: A new method for cat behavior research1
Environmental and training factors affect canine detection probabilities for terrestrial newt surveys1
Effect of the analgesics dipyrone, tramadol, and meloxicam on the behavior of laboratory rats1
Scoping review of the role of equine assisted psychotherapy and learning in opioid abuse treatment1
Human-cat emotional closeness and unacceptable behavior in cats: A Brazilian perspective1
Euthanasia and prolonged grief: A cross-sectional study with bereaved pet owners1
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Effect of fluoxetine at a dosage of 2-4 mg/kg daily in dogs exhibiting hypersensitivity-hyperactivity syndrome, a retrospective study1
What can associations between emotional states and management-based measures teach us about shelter dogs’ welfare?1
Observational behaviors and emotions to assess welfare of dogs: A systematic review1
Factors Affecting Livestock Guarding Dogs’ Proximity to Their Herd and Association With Perceived Effectiveness1
Physiological role of circadian clock gene on the energetic metabolism in horses1
A review of The Ridden Horse pain Ethogram and its potential to improve ridden horse welfare1
Rabbit welfare protocols under Brazilian conditions: The applicability of welfare protocols in rabbit farms for different purposes – First results1
Obedience training helps encourage potential owners to adopt shelter dogs1
Associations between commonly used apparatus and conflict behaviors reported in the ridden horse in Australia1
Epidemiology of behavioural problems in pet rabbits: An owners’ survey1
Neglected horses: an example of a case exposure concerning a frequent problem of horses’ welfare1
Consistency of Convenience Sampling Order and its Association With Response to Handling and Weaning in Domestic Pigs (Sus scrofa)1
Effects of contingent and noncontingent reinforcement on the emotional behavior of domestic dogs (Canis familiaris)1
Evaluating and contextualizing volatile organic compounds in dog training breath samples from a patient with type 1 diabetes1
The efficacy of pinch-induced behavioral inhibition (clip restraint) in domestic cats (Felis catus) declines with age1
How is agony breeding perceived by veterinary medicine students? A preliminary study1
The cage as an educational and therapeutic tool for dogs: results of a dog's: owners questionnaire1
I wish he’d listen: Client-centered interviewing approaches are associated with higher compliance with behavioral modification advice in pet dog owners1
Higher forage:concentrate ratio and space availability may favor positive behaviors in dairy cows1
Behavioral genetic analysis on dogs1
Preliminary findings in the rolling behavior of Mules (Equus caballus x Equus asinus)1
Indoor and outdoor management for cats: inferences about the welfare and cat-caretaker relationship1
Veterinary-led puppy parties: A cross-sectional survey to quantify the methods and approaches undertaken within UK veterinary practices1
Cognitive dysfunction and owner-directed aggression in a 10-year-old neutered golden retriever: A case report1
Dog welfare using the Shelter Quality Protocol in long-term shelters in Minas Gerais State, Brazil1
Using discrete behavioral analyses to evaluate pain and learning1
Transitioning from training to testing with scent detection animals: Application to lung cancer detection dogs1
Investigating the ability of standard tests to detect improvements in behavior after a 9-week training program in shelter dogs – A pilot study1
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Aging cats prefer warm food1
Retrospective study on the use of fluvoxamine in 72 dogs with anxiety disorders1
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Behavioral and hormonal effects of two weaning situations in trotter foals1
Know your noseband: An exploration of factors that influence riders’ choice of noseband1
Comparison of behavioral and cardiopulmonary parameters during immobilization using dexmedetomidine, tiletamine and zolazepam with or without buprenorphine in Siberian tigers (Panthera tigris)1
Equine-assisted services: An overview of current scientific contributions on efficacy and outcomes on humans and horses1
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