Browsing PhD Dissertations by Subject "Stress"
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Aetiology and treatment of crib-biting behaviour in horses
(2009)Stereotypies are repetitive behaviours induced by frustration, repeated attempts to cope and/or central nervous system dysfunction, and may signify suboptimal welfare conditions. Crib-biting is probably the most detrimental ... -
The Stress Related Neuroendocrine and Metabolic Effects of Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agents and Their Combinations with Injectable Analgesics in Dogs
(2002)The α2-adrenoceptor agonists, medetomidine and xylazine, are widely used in veterinary practice as sedative, muscle relaxant and analgesic agents for different species. Although α2-agonists are multipotent drugs, they ...