Standard Poodle Study Identifies Genomic Heritability for Firework and Noise Fear
A genomic investigation of standard poodles estimated a heritability of 0.28 for firework fear and identified a suggestive anxiety-related candidate ...
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Automated Calf Feeding Linked to Higher Growth in Italian Dairy Study
A comparative study of two Italian dairy farms found that automated calf feeding systems were associated with higher average daily ...
Ear-tag system estimates cattle core temperature with 0.3 °C error
A new LoRa ear-tag system uses a stacked machine learning model to estimate cattle core temperature from ear-surface readings with ...
Computer Vision Reveals Recurring Piling Behaviour in Laying Hens Is Heritable
Computer-vision tracking of ArUco-marked laying hens demonstrates that individual piling behaviour is genetically variable and heritable, offering opportunities for mitigation ...
Search and Rescue Dogs Show Distinct Cortisol and Oxytocin Shifts During Training
Researchers tracking working search-and-rescue dogs during standardized field simulations observed distinct temporal fluctuations in salivary cortisol and oxytocin concentrations across ...
UK Vet Study Reveals Pugs Face Substantially Higher Overall Health Risks
A nationwide veterinary study in the UK shows that Pugs face significantly higher odds for common health disorders than other ...
Nesting Material Modifies Metabolic and Behavioral Responses to High-Fat Diet in Mice
A preclinical study in male mice found that different cage enrichment materials significantly modified metabolic, behavioral, and memory responses to ...
Genome Study Identifies Canine Chromosome Regions Linked to Havanese Eye Cataracts
A genome-wide association study in Havanese dogs identified two significant genetic loci linked to posterior polar cataracts alongside critical screening ...
Study Outlines How Finnish Livestock Farmers Envision Roles in Cellular Agriculture
A qualitative interview study reveals how Finnish livestock producers envision potential future roles spanning cell banking, biotech farming, and input ...
Flexible Zoo Husbandry Reduces Repetitive Elephant Behaviors in Melbourne Study
A study of six Asian elephants at Melbourne Zoo found that transitioning to a flexible routine reduced repetitive and anticipatory ...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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University of Seville Breaks 120-Year-Old Mystery, Revises a Key Einstein Concept
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Groundbreaking Clinical Trial Reveals Lubiprostone Enhances Kidney Function
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