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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)
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Measuring the unseen – novel approaches to desire and intent21
Short communication: Do the tameness of the dams and the sex of the offspring have an influence on the “gentling” effect in laboratory rats?20
Effect of fearfulness and cortisol reactivity to stress on the spatial learning performance in mountain primitive horses18
Behavior and health problems in dogs (Canis familiaris) associated with responsible ownership practices and awareness of legal regulations18
Melatonin modulates behavioral and oxidative stress responses in donkeys (Equus asinus) subjected to packing during hot-dry conditions17
Association between behavioral factors and recurrence rate in cats with feline "idiopathic" cystitis16
Effects of transdermal mirtazapine and oral gabapentin as pre-veterinary visit pharmaceuticals for shelter cats15
Saving normal: A new look at behavioral incompatibilities and dog relinquishment to shelters14
The Telework Pet Scale: Development and psychometric properties14
Empathy with humans and with non-human animals: are there differences between individuals who have adopted and those who have relinquished a pet?12
An investigation into the effectiveness of various professionals and behavior modification programs, with or without medication, for the treatment of canine fears12
Vocalization and other behaviors as indicators of emotional valence: The case of cow-calf separation and reunion in beef cattle12
Commentary on Ladewig et al.: The uses, values, and limitations of the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram11
Precise localization of the central left frontal cortex in different canine skull types: A comparative study of frameless neuronavigation and external measurement techniques11
Therapeutic Riding Horses: using a hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis measure to assess the physiological stress response to different riders11
Who lives, who dies, and why predicting outcomes for relinquished dogs is so hard11
Incidence of compulsive behavior (stereotypies/abnormal repetitive behaviors) in populations of sport and race horses in Hungary11
Survey on the importance of different traits for medical detection dogs11
Geophagia in a large felid in captivity: A case report of lethal gastrointestinal impaction in a Bengal tigress (Panthera tigris tigris)11
Bengal and savannah hybrid cats: do they behave differently from other domestic cats?11
Quantifying the influence of cut tree branches on zoo giraffe behavior during and post browsing: A case study on five animals and four tree species11
Effect of classical counterconditioning (Quiet Kennel Exercise) on barking in sheltered dogs10
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Genetic parameters for noise reactivity in standard poodles10
Prediction of lamb survival using machine learning algorithms with neonatal lamb behaviors and maternal behavior score in Kivircik lambs10
Preliminary investigation into personality and effectiveness of livestock guarding dogs in Namibia10
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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Using standardized scales to assess fear at veterinary visits: Intra- and inter-rater reliability8
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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 systems8
The use of fecal cortisol for enrolment of free-roaming dogs in Singapore to a national rehabilitation-rehoming program: A possible indicator of allostasis8
Identifying with other animals and human well-being: Extending perspectives on the social cure and human-animal relations8
The importance of knowing what you don’t know and when you do not know it8
At the heart of a dog's veterinary experience: Heart rate responses in dogs vary across a standard physical examination8
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
Measuring pain and discomfort: definitions determine metrics8
The risk of an attribution bias that “everything is okay”: Why you need to actually look for behavioral problems before you can assume they are not there7
Is elastic fantastic? The impact of elastic inserts on rein tension7
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 performanc7
Link between Foreign Body Ingestion and Behavioural Disorder in Dogs7
Decrease in behaviors associated with pain during catheter placement using a topical anesthetic formulation in cats.7
Dog-to-dog bites inside and outside the biting dog's household7
Different equestrian sports horses’ reactivity to startle7
Using positive reinforcement to increase inhaler tolerance and medicine adherence in a domestic short hair cat (Felis catus) with asthma7
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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
Dog bites in Portugal: Analysis of incidents, and consequences for both people and dogs6
Risks and benefits of collar use in cats (Felis catus); a literature review6
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
The effect of serotonin and oxytocin on equine docility and friendliness to humans6
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An observational evaluation of stress in horses during therapeutic riding sessions6
Treatment of a case of anxiety disorder with an adverse response to medication6
Fear, exposure and stressors: What ranges of responses can tell us6
Persistency of horse habituation to distracting sounds6
Slow-feeding dispensers for horses: Who, how and why?6
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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
Investigating the effects of matching to caretakers’ preference on satisfaction in different types of adopted dogs using the Kano model alongside with more traditional methods6
Cat vocalization in aversive and pleasant situations6
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Detection of wood-decay by Ganoderma adspersum in elm trees – A pilot study using a trained dog5
The COVID-19 pandemic affects owners walking with their dogs5
Corrigendum to “Proximate factors affecting mortality and maternal abandonment of young free-roaming feral horse foals” [J. Vet. Behav. 66 (2023), 1-10]5
Behavioral and physiological changes in sows and piglets maintained in farrowing cages or open stalls during summer5
Clinical relevance of rectal temperature measurement in cats showing marked signs of stress during routine veterinary examinations5
Satisfaction, behavior and health problems in whippets and miniature Italian greyhounds, as reported by their caretakers5
Multimodal assessment of Hericium erinaceus and Valeriana officinalis for canine anxiety: Integrating EEG, neurochemical analysis, and behavioral surveys5
Lambs identify their mothers’ bleats but not a picture of her face5
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
Exploration of circumstances surrounding bites from potentially rabid dogs on rampage, and the coping strategies of victims and communities in Central Uganda5
Evaluation of maternal-filial stress in a dairy goat herd with small ruminant lentivirus infection in the Brazilian northeastern semiarid region5
The effect of elastic reins on rein tension and performance in dressage horses5
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
A survey of acquisition and animal-related factors leading to microchipping and neutering of dogs and cats in Portugal5
Use of transdermal trazodone before veterinary visit to reduce stress and anxiety in cats5
When things are not as they seem: Behavioral presentations of medical issues and temperament measures5
Caregiver perspectives on the value of dogs and their effects on children in private and public spaces5
Improvement of the quality of life in four dogs with intracranial pathology after ethological treatment5
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
Qualitative evaluation of the behavior of stockpersons and young dairy heifers reared in tropical conditions5
Preference for and maintenance of interest in suspended enrichment toys in confined growing pigs4
The value of cross species comparisons in veterinary behavior and behavioral medicine4
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Activity budgets of hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) in rehabilitation centers: A pilot study4
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
Association between the levels of serum cortisol and the presence of gastric ulcers in working mules4
Exploring the profile, management, and care of horses in equine-assisted services in Brazil4
2D vocal expressive space of cats following a short isolation period4
What matters to dogs and cats in pain and training: the importance of data over belief in a more humane world4
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Intrinsic and environmental factors in the pre-slaughter behavior of beef cattle4
Using deep learning to assess and understand behavior4
Assessment of owner investment in African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) welfare by feeding, housing, enrichment, hygiene, and health practice4
Risks associated with free-roaming and collar use in cats—An online survey4
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
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The presence of various tack and equipment in sale horse advertisements in Australia and North America3
Impact of living conditions on repetitive behaviors in dogs3
Enhancing Veterinary Behavior Research: Evidence-Based Strategies for Overcoming the Limitations of Underpowered Studies3
Instrumented pig gait analysis: State-of-the-art3
Attitudes toward cat collar use in central European cat owners—An online survey3
Sensitivity of benchmarked behavioral assays for distress: Should we attend to certain behaviors during exams?3
A preliminary study of the effects of the number of consecutive days of training and days off on foal recall3
Pets and their owners during the first COVID-19 lockdown period: Perceived changes in routines and emotions – An exploratory study3
The influence of dietary composition on food preference in Sharplanina Shepherd puppies3
Dog owners' recognition of pain-related behavioral changes in their dogs3
Does measuring what we can give us the information that we need?3
Canine scent detection of sinonasal-inverted papilloma in blood plasma and nasal secretions3
To pet or to enrich? Increasing dogs’ welfare in veterinary clinics/shelters: A pilot study3
Correlation between serotonin and tryptophan serum concentrations in shelter dogs undergoing a stressful procedure3
Which factors can influence the perception of pain by veterinarians and animal scientists from Brazil?3
An inconsistent social buffering effect from a static visual substitute in horses (Equus caballus): A pilot study3
Gaping for relief? Rein tension at onset and end of oral behaviors and head movements in unridden horses3
Development of a safety protocol for training and using SARS-CoV-2 detection dogs: A pilot study3
Stable design influences relaxation and affiliative behavior in horses during short isolation bouts3
Chronic stress assessment of animals housed in educational farms: a preliminary study using hair cortisol3
Changes in sociability of shelter cats3
Is item hiding a good enrichment strategy to reduce stereotypic behaviors and increase social interactions in captive female spectacled bears?3
Genetic parameters of fear-related behaviors in Nigerian indigenous turkey poults: A pilot study3
Effect of maternal experience and body condition on patterns of ewe-lamb bonding behaviors and pre-weaning growth performance of lambs3
Behavior and reactivity during milking of Holstein, Gyr, and Girolando-F1 cows at the beginning of lactation2
Behavioral and physiological difference of small-tailed Han sheep at different estrus stage after delivery2
Measurement of neurotransmitters excreted in the urine of behaviorally healthy dogs in home and boarding kennel conditions2
Decoding Canine Behaviors Through Explainable AI and Wearable Sensor Data2
The effect of two anxiolytic drugs on learning in dogs: preliminary findings2
Observational behaviors and emotions to assess welfare of dogs: A systematic review2
A comparison of canine decontamination cleansers: Implications for water use, dermal pH, and contaminant reduction2
Factors associated with behavioral changes in pet dogs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil2
The effects of Solliquin administration on the activity and fecal cortisol production of shelter dogs2
Travel/carrier phobia and situational fear in a 1-year-old female spayed domestic shorthair cat: A case report2
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Seasonal effects on locomotor and feeding rhythms in indoor cats2
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An exploratory study of negative and positive facial expressions of carriage horses during nocturnal resting2
Stress and burnout in dogs involved in animal assisted interventions: A survey of Italian handlers’ opinion2
Brazilians' perception of shrimp sentience and welfare2
Short Communication: The effect of exercise on salt intake by horses2
Reduction of repetitive tail chasing in a mixed breed dog using multimodal therapy2
The relationship between welfare of dairy cows and drug use: a preliminary study2
Higher forage:concentrate ratio and space availability may favor positive behaviors in dairy cows2
Androstenone induces horses to be more compliant with human–horse interactions2
Comparison of behavioral and cardiopulmonary parameters during immobilization using dexmedetomidine, tiletamine and zolazepam with or without buprenorphine in Siberian tigers (Panthera tigris)2
Comparison of alternative disbudding methods with hot-iron dehorning of goat kids2
Rectal temperature in Capra hircus, involvement of the daily rhythm of thyroid hormones, uncoupling protein 1 and clock gene Per22
In search of measures that accurately reflect behavioral states2
RETRACTED: Demographic characteristics of shelter dogs predict performance on tests of a behavioral evaluation and overall performance predicts adoption success2
Behavior of Holstein and Holstein-Gyr lactating cows supplemented with oregano and green tea extracts: Plant extracts for lactating cows2
Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory applied to puppy development: A new approach to understanding and researching puppy raising2
Territorial aggression in a German Shepherd treated with venlafaxine2
Purebred dogs and cats: A proposal for a better protection2
Rhythmicity of locomotor behavior and body temperature in Felis catus maintained under controlled microclimate conditions2
Behavioral genetic analysis on dogs2
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Behavior problems in dogs—An assessment of prevalence and risk factors based on responses from a representative sample of Danish owners2
Memory and cognition behavior in the miniature donkey (Equus asinus)2
Toward a diagnostic framework for the equine depressive phenotype: A narrative review2
WITHDRAWN: What matters to dogs and cats in pain and training: the importance of data over belief in a more humane world2
Characteristics of dog training companies and their services in British Columbia, Canada2
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Kinds of pet chosen and manner of pet acquisition during COVID 19 in Serbia2
Associations between commonly used apparatus and conflict behaviors reported in the ridden horse in Australia1
Euthanasia and prolonged grief: A cross-sectional study with bereaved pet owners1
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Evaluating and contextualizing volatile organic compounds in dog training breath samples from a patient with type 1 diabetes1
Behavioral changes in the course of homelessness and dermatological disease – case report1
An investigation of force potential against the companion dog neck associated with collar use1
Physiological role of circadian clock gene on the energetic metabolism in horses1
Veterinary-led puppy parties: A cross-sectional survey to quantify the methods and approaches undertaken within UK veterinary practices1
Indoor and outdoor management for cats: inferences about the welfare and cat-caretaker relationship1
I wish he’d listen: Client-centered interviewing approaches are associated with higher compliance with behavioral modification advice in pet dog owners1
Behaviors associated with formalin-induced pain in the Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica)1
Behavioral and hormonal effects of two weaning situations in trotter foals1
A review of The Ridden Horse pain Ethogram and its potential to improve ridden horse welfare1
Cognitive dysfunction and owner-directed aggression in a 10-year-old neutered golden retriever: A case report1
Human-cat emotional closeness and unacceptable behavior in cats: A Brazilian perspective1
How is agony breeding perceived by veterinary medicine students? A preliminary study1
Gut microbiome characteristics of horses with history of cribbing behavior: An observational study1
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Consistency of Convenience Sampling Order and its Association With Response to Handling and Weaning in Domestic Pigs (Sus scrofa)1
Effect of feed modification on the behavior, blood profile, and telomere in horses exhibiting abnormal oral behaviors1
Perinatal parameters of mule and equine foals: Similarities and differences1
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Cat owners’ perception towards feline chronic kidney disease: A behavioral study1
The relationship of personality traits with breed, sex, and racing performance in sport horses1
Effect of the analgesics dipyrone, tramadol, and meloxicam on the behavior of laboratory rats1
Evaluation of current practices for dogs engaged in assistance and therapy support programs within Australia1
Environmental and training factors affect canine detection probabilities for terrestrial newt surveys1
Neglected horses: an example of a case exposure concerning a frequent problem of horses’ welfare1
Retrospective study on the use of fluvoxamine in 72 dogs with anxiety disorders1
Using discrete behavioral analyses to evaluate pain and learning1
Dog welfare using the Shelter Quality Protocol in long-term shelters in Minas Gerais State, Brazil1
Effects of gabapentin use on the behavior and laboratory test results of healthy cats1
Aging cats prefer warm food1
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Will dogs sniff out social rank? The use of detection dog in wolf scat identification1
The cage as an educational and therapeutic tool for dogs: results of a dog's: owners questionnaire1
Equine-assisted services: An overview of current scientific contributions on efficacy and outcomes on humans and horses1
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Transitioning from training to testing with scent detection animals: Application to lung cancer detection dogs1
Obsessive compulsive/compulsive disorder in companion animals: An ethological approach1
Investigating the ability of standard tests to detect improvements in behavior after a 9-week training program in shelter dogs – A pilot study1
Effects of contingent and noncontingent reinforcement on the emotional behavior of domestic dogs (Canis familiaris)1
Rabbit welfare protocols under Brazilian conditions: The applicability of welfare protocols in rabbit farms for different purposes – First results1
Synchronous citizen science: A new method for cat behavior research1
Obedience training helps encourage potential owners to adopt shelter dogs1
The efficacy of pinch-induced behavioral inhibition (clip restraint) in domestic cats (Felis catus) declines with age1
What can associations between emotional states and management-based measures teach us about shelter dogs’ welfare?1
Scoping review of the role of equine assisted psychotherapy and learning in opioid abuse treatment1
Epidemiology of behavioural problems in pet rabbits: An owners’ survey1
Dogs jumping on household members before going for a walk1
Preliminary findings in the rolling behavior of Mules (Equus caballus x Equus asinus)1
Know your noseband: An exploration of factors that influence riders’ choice of noseband1
Factors Affecting Livestock Guarding Dogs’ Proximity to Their Herd and Association With Perceived Effectiveness1
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