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1. 1. The effect of separation anxiety on attention bias in dogs

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

   Author : Mathilda Riegertzon; [2023]
   Keywords : dogs; stress; separation anxiety; attention bias; animal welfare;

   Abstract : Many dogs suffer from separation anxiety and become excessively stressed when their owner is absent. Since many dogs are left home alone daily, their welfare is at stake. Attention bias tests (ABTs) have previously been used as a way to measure welfare in other non-human animals. READ MORE

3. 2. Domesticeringen av silverräv (Vulpes fulvus Desm) : en jämförelse mellan rödräv och silverräv i fångenskap

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Mathilda Riegertzon; [2021]
   Keywords : silverräv; Vulpes fulvus Desm; domesticering; beteende; nutrition; fenotyp; miljö; människans påverkan; Vulpes vulpes;

   Abstract : Dmitry Belyayev was a geneticist who wanted to know why domesticated animals showed common traits in behaviour and appearance. Belyayev believed that these traits appeared when the animals were selected for tamability alone. READ MORE