Publications

 

REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES

Most of these publications can be accessed on-line through university libraries. Please also feel free to request reprints by e-mailing the senior author.

A full list of dairy publications can be found on the Dairy Centre's publication website.

 

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2011/ in press


Burfeind, O., Schirmann, K., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Veira, D.M., Weary, D.M., Heuwieser, W. 2011. Technical note: Evaluation of a system for monitoring rumination in heifers and calves. J. Dairy Sci. 94: 426-430.

Chapinal, N., Carson,M., Duffield, T.F., Capel, M., Godden,S., Overton, M., Santos, J.E.P., LeBlanc, S.J. 2011. The association of serum metabolites with clinical disease during the transition period. J. Dairy Sci. 94: 4897–4903.

Chapinal, N., de Passillé, A.M., Pastell, M., Hänninen, L., Munksgaard, L., Rushen, J. 2011. Measurement of acceleration while walking as an automated method for gait assessment in dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 94: 2895-2901.

Chapinal, N., de Passillé, A.M., Rushen, J., Tucker, C.B. 2011. Measures of weight distribution and frequency of steps as indicators of restless behavior. J. Dairy Sci. 94: 800-803.

Chapinal, N., Weary, D.M., Rushen, J., de Passillé, A.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2011. Effects of temporal restriction in availability of the total mixed ration on feeding and competitive behavior in lactating dairy cows. Livestock Sci. 137: 282-286.

Collings, L.K.M., Proudfoot, K.L., Veira, D.M. 2011. The effects of feeding untreated and formic acid treated colostrum ad libitum on intake and immunoglobulin levels in dairy calves. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 91: 55-59.

Dippel, S., Tucker, C.B., Winckler, C., Weary, D.M., 2011. Effects of behaviour on the development of claw lesions in early lactation dairy cows. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 124: 16-22.

Fenwick, N., Ormandy, E., Gauthier, C., Griffin, G., 2011. Classifying the severity of scientific animal use: a review of international systems. Anim. Welfare 20: 281-301.

Fraser, D., MacRae, A.M. 2011. Four types of activities that affect animals: implications for animal welfare science and animal ethics philosophy. Anim. Welfare 20: 581-590.

Khan, M.A., Weary, D.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., 2011a. Invited review: Effects of milk ration on solid feed intake, weaning, and performance in dairy heifers. J. Dairy Sci. 94: 1071-1081.

Khan, M.A., Weary, D.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., 2011b. Hay intake improves performance and rumen development of calves fed higher quantities of milk. J. Dairy. Sci. 94: 3547-3553.

MacNeil-Allcock, A., Clarke, N.M., Ledger, R.A., Fraser, D. 2011. Aggression, behaviour, and animal care among pit bulls and other dogs adopted from an animal shelter. Animal Welfare 20: 463-468.

MacRae, A.M., Haulena, M., Fraser, D., 2011. The effect of diet and feeding level on survival and weight gain of hand-raised harbor seal pups (Phoca vitulina). Zoo Biol. 30: 532-541.

Ryan, E.B., Proudfoot, K.L., Fraser, D. In Press. The effect of feeding enrichment methods on the behavior of captive Western Lowland Gorillas. Zoo Biol.

Schirmann, K., Chapinal, N., Weary, D.M., Heuwieser, W., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2011. Short-term effects of regrouping on behavior of prepartum dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 94: 2312-2319.

Schuppli, C.A. 2011. Decisions about the use of animals in research: ethical reflection by animal ethics committee members. Anthrozoös 24: 409-425.

Veira, D.M., Chapinal, N., Nadalin, A., 2011. Does the presence of the cow influence the absorption of immunoglobulins by the neonatal dairy calf? Can. J. Dairy Sci. 91: 349-352.

von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Cunha, G.E., Fregonesi, J.A., Weary, D.M., 2011. Introducing heifers to freestall housing. J. Dairy Sci. 94: 1900-1907.

Walker, K.A., Horning, M., Mellish, J.E., Weary, D.M. 2011. The effects of two analgesic regimes on behavior after abdominal surgery in Steller sea lions. Vet. J. 190: 160-164.

Walker, K.A., Mellish, J.E., Weary, D.M. 2011. Effects of hot-iron branding on heart rate, breathing rate and behaviour of anaesthetised Steller sea lions. Vet. Record 169:363.

Walker, K.A., Trites, A.W., Haulena, M., Weary, D.M. In Press. A review of the effects of different marking and tagging techniques on marine mammals. Wildlife Research.

Walker, K.A., Duffield, T.F., Weary, D.M. In Press. Identifying and preventing pain during and after surgery. App. Anim. Behav. Sci.

Weary, D.M., Schuppli, C.A., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., 2011. J. Anim. Sci. 89: 3831-3837.

Wittrock, J., Proudfoot, K.L., Weary, D.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2011. Metritis affects milk production and cull rate of Holstein multiparous and primiparous dairy cows differently. J. Dairy Sci. 94: 2408-2412.

Zobel, G., Schwartzkopf-Genswein, K.S., Genswein, B.M.A., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2011. Impact of agonistic interactions on feeding behaviours when beef heifers are fed in a competitive feeding environment. Livestock Sci. 137: 1-9.

 

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2010


Burfeind, O., Sepúlveda, P., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Weary, D.M., Veira, D.M., Heuwieser, W. 2010. Technical note: Evaluation of a scoring system for rumen fill in dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 93: 3635-3640.

Burfeind, O., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Weary, D.M., Veira, D.M., Heuwieser, W. 2010. Short communication: Repeatability of measures of rectal temperature in dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 93: 624-627.

Chapinal, N., Baird, L., Pinheiro Machado, C., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Weary, D.M. 2010. Short communication: Risk of severe heel erosion increased with parity and stage of lactation in freestall-housed dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 93: 3070-3073.

Chapinal, N., de Passillé, A.M., Rushen, J., 2010. Correlated changes in behavioral indicators of lameness in dairy cows following hoof trimming. J. Dairy Sci. 93: 5758-5763.

Chapinal, N., de Passillé, A.M., Rushen, J., Wagner, S.A. 2010. Effect of analgesic during hoof trimming on gait, weight distribution, and activity of dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 93: 3039-3046.

Chapinal, N., de Passillé, A.M., Rushen, J., Wagner, S. 2010. Automated methods for the detection of lameness and analgesia in dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 93: 2007-2013.

Chapinal, N., Goldhawk, C., de Passillé, A.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Weary, D.M., Rushen, J. 2010. Overnight access to pasture does not reduce milk production or feed intake in dairy cattle. Livestock Sci. 129: 104-110.

De Paula Vieira, A., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Weary, D.M. 2010. Effects of pair versus single housing on performance and behavior of dairy calves before and after weaning from milk. J. Dairy Sci. 93, 3079-3085.

de Passillé, A.M., Jensen, M., Chapinal, N., Rushen, J. 2010. Technical note: Use of accelerometers to describe gait patterns in dairy calves. J. Dairy Sci. 93, 3287-3293.

Drake, A., Fraser, D. 2010. Testing two husbandry protocols for mallard ducklings: Does running water or an older “mentor” bird improve brood weight gain and survival? J. Wildlife Rehabil. 30: 11-16.

Fraser, D. 2010. Toward a synthesis of conservation and animal welfare science. Anim. Welfare 19: 121-124.

Ito, K., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., LeBlanc, S., Weary, D. 2010. Lying behavior as an indicator of lameness in dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 93: 3553-3560.

Lombard, J.E., Tucker, C.B., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Kopral, C.A., Weary, D.M. 2010. Associations between cow hygiene, hock injuries, and free stall usage on US dairy farms. J. Dairy Sci. 93: 4668-4676.

MacRae, A.M., Haulena, M., Fraser, D. 2010. The effect of diet and feeding level on survival and weight gain of hand-raised harbor seal pups (Phoca vitulina). Zoo Biol. 29: 1-10.

Proudfoot, K.L., Weary, D.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2010. Behavior during transition differs for cows diagnosed with claw horn lesions in mid lactation. J. Dairy Sci. 93: 3970-3978.

Reich, L.J., Weary, D.M., Veira, D.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2010. Effects of sawdust bedding dry matter on lying behavior of dairy cows: A dose-dependent response. J. Dairy Sci. 93: 1561-1565.

Schuppli, C.A., Weary, D.M. 2010. Attitudes towards the use of genetically modified animals in research. Public Understand. Sci. 19: 686-697.

Sørensen, J.T., Fraser, D. 2010. On-farm welfare assessment for regulatory purposes: Issues and possible solutions. Livestock Sci. 131: 1-7.

Sweeney, B.C., Rushen, J., Weary, D.M., de Passillé, A.M. 2010. Duration of weaning, starter intake, and weight gain of dairy calves fed large amounts of milk. J. Dairy Sci. 93: 148-152.

Vickers, L.A., Burfeind, O., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Veira, D.M., Weary, D.M., Heuwieser, W. 2010. Technical note: Comparison of rectal and vaginal temperatures in lactating dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 93: 5246-5251.

von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Weary, D.M. 2010. Review: Feeding behaviour of dairy cattle: Measures and applications. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 90: 303-309.

Walker, K.A., Mellish, J.E., Weary, D.M. 2010. Behavioural responses of juvenile Steller sea lions to hot-iron branding. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 122: 58-62.

 

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2009


Bernardi, F., Fregonesi, J., Winckler, C., Veira, D.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Weary, D.M. 2009. The stall-design paradox: Neck rails increase lameness but improve udder and stall hygiene. J. Dairy Sci. 92: 3074-3080.

Borderas, T.F., Rushen, J., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., de Passillé, A.M.B. 2009. Automated measurement of changes in feeding behavior of milk-fed calves associated with illness. J. Dairy Sci. 92: 4549-4554.

Chapinal, N., de Passillé, A.M., Rushen, J. 2009. Weight distribution and gait in dairy cattle are affected by milking and late pregnancy. J. Dairy Sci. 92: 581-588.

Chapinal, N., de Passillé, A.M., Weary, D.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Rushen, J. 2009. Using gait score, walking speed, and lying behavior to detect hoof lesions in dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 92: 4365-4374.

DeVries, T.J., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2009. Short Communication: Feeding method affects the feeding behavior of growing dairy heifers. J. Dairy Sci. 92: 1161-1168.

DeVries, T.J., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2009. Competition for feed affects the feeding behavior of growing dairy heifers. J. Dairy Sci. 92: 3922-3929.

Fraser, D. 2009. Animal behaviour, animal welfare and the scientific study of affect. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 118: 108-117.

Fraser, D. 2009. Assessing animal welfare: different philosophies, different scientific approaches. Zoo Biol. 28: 1-12.

Flower, F.C., Weary, D.M. 2009. Gait assessment in dairy cattle. Anim. 3: 87-95.

Fregonesi, J., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Tucker, C.B., Veira, D.M., Weary, D.M. 2009. Neck-rail position in the free stall affects standing behavior and udder and stall cleanliness. J. Dairy Sci. 92: 1979-1985.

Fregonesi, J.A., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Weary, D.M. 2009. Cow preference and usage of free stalls compared with an open pack area . J. Dairy Sci. 92: 5497-5502.

Goldhawk, C., Chapinal, N., Veira, D. M., Weary, D.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2009. Prepartum feeding behavior is an early indicator of subclinical ketosis. J. Dairy Sci. 92: 4971-4977.

Huzzey, J.M., Duffield, T.F., LeBlanc, S.J., Veira, D.M., Weary, D.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2009. Short Communication: Haptoglobin as an early indicator of metritis. J. Dairy Sci. 92: 621-625.

Ito, K., Weary, D.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2009. Lying behavior: Assessing within- and between-herd variation in free-stall-housed dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 92: 4412-4420.

Legrand, A.L., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Weary, D.M. 2009. Preference and usage of pasture versus free-stall housing by lactating dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 92: 3651-3658.

Makowska, I.J., Weary, D.M. 2009a. Rat aversion to induction with inhalant anaesthetics. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 119: 229-235.

Makowska, I.J., Weary, D.M. 2009b. Rat aversion to carbon monoxide. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 121: 148-151.

Makowska, I.J., Vickers, L., Mancell, J., Weary, D.M. 2009. Evaluating methods of gas euthanasia for laboratory mice. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 121: 230-235.

Ormandy, E.H., Schuppli, C.A., Weary, D.M. 2009. Worldwide trends in the use of animals in research: the contribution of genetically modified animal models. ATLA 37: 63-68.

Proudfoot, K.L., Huzzey, J.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2009. The effect of dystocia on the dry matter intake and behavior of Holstein cows. J. Dairy Sci. 92: 4937-4944.

Proudfoot, K.L., Veira, D.M., Weary, D.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2009. Competition at the feed bunk changes the feeding, standing, and social behavior of transition dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 92: 3116-3123.

Schirmann, K., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Weary, D.M., Veira, D. M., Heuwieser, W. 2009. Technical note: Validation of a system for monitoring rumination in dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 92: 6052-6055.

Tucker, C.B., Weary, D.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Beauchemin, K.A. 2009. Cow comfort in tie-stalls: Increased depth of shavings or straw bedding increases lying time. J. Dairy Sci. 92: 2684-2690.

Val-Laillet, D., Guesdon, V., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., de Passillé, A.M., Rushen, J. 2009. Allogrooming in cattle: Relationships between social preferences, feeding displacements and social dominance. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 116: 141-149.

von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Rushen, J., de Passillé, A.M., Weary, D.M. 2009. The welfare of dairy cattle – Key concepts and the role of science. J. Dairy Sci. 92: 4101-4111.

Walker, K.A., Horning, M., Mellish, J.-A.E., Weary, D.M. 2009. Behavioural responses of juvenile Steller sea lions to abdominal surgery: Developing an assessment of post-operative pain. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 120: 201-207.

Weary, D.M., Huzzey, J.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2009. Board Invited Review: Using behavior to predict and identify ill health in animals. J. Anim. Sci. 87: 770-777.

 

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2008


Budzynska, M., Weary, D.M. 2008. Weaning distress in dairy calves: effects of alternative weaning procedures. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 112: 33-39.

De Paula Vieira, A., Guesdon, V., de Passillé, A.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Weary, D.M. 2008. Behavioural indicators of hunger in dairy calves. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 109: 180-189.

Greter, A., DeVries, T.J., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2008. Nutrient intake and feeding behavior of growing dairy heifers: Effects of dietary dilution. J. Dairy Sci. 91: 2786-2795.

Drake, A., Fraser, D. 2008. Admission trends and mortality correlates for Mallard ducklings at wildlife rehabilitation facilities. J. Wildl. Rehab. 29: 4-14.

Drake, A., Fraser, D., Weary, D.M. 2008. Parent-offspring resource allocation in domestic pigs. Behav. Ecol. Sociobiol. 62: 309-319 (invited review).

Flower, F.C., Sedlbauer, M., Carter, E., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Sanderson, D.J., Weary, D.M. 2008. Analgesics improve the gait of lame dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 91: 3010-3014.

Fraser, D. 2008. Toward a global perspective on farm animal welfare. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 113: 330-339.

Hosseinkhani, A., DeVries, T.J., Proudfoot, K.L., Valizadeh, R., Veira, D.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2008. The effects of feed bunk competition on the feed sorting behavior of close-up dry cows. J. Dairy Sci. 91: 1115-1121.

Jasper, J., Budzynska, M., Weary, D.M. 2008. Weaning distress in dairy calves: acute behavioural responses by limit-fed calves. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 110: 136-143.

Jensen, M.B., de Passillé, A.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Rushen, J. 2008. A barrier can reduce competition over teats in pair-housed milk-fed calves. J. Dairy Sci. 91: 1607-1613.

Kirkden, R.D., Niel, L., Stewart, S.A., Weary, D.M. 2008. Gas killing of rats: the effect of supplemental oxygen on aversion to carbon dioxide. Anim. Welfare 17: 79-87.

Kirkden, R.D., Niel, L., Lee, G., Pfaffinger, M.J., Makowska, I.J., Weary, D.M. 2008. The validity of using an approach-avoidance test to measure the strength of aversion to carbon dioxide in rats. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 114: 216-234.

Lund, V., Moe, R.O., Mejdell, C., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2008. Atferdsstudier som ledd i forebyggende helsearbeid. [Behavioural studies as part of preventive health care.] Norsk Veterinærtidskrift 3: 150-152.

Makowska, I.J., Niel, L., Kirkden, R.D., Weary., D.M. 2008. Rats show aversion to argon over a range of flow rates. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 114: 572–581.

Niel, L., Weary, D.M. 2008. Effects of novelty on rats' responses to CO2 exposure. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 111: 183-194.

Niel, L. Stewart, S.A., Weary, D.M. 2008. Effect of flow rate on aversion to gradual-fill carbon dioxide exposure in rats. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 109: 77-84.

Orihel, J.S., Fraser, D. 2008. A note on the effectiveness of behavioural rehabilitation for reducing inter-dog aggression in shelter dogs. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 112: 400–405.

Val-Laillet, D., de Passillé, A.M., Rushen, J., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2008. The concept of social dominance and the social distribution of feeding related displacements between cows. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 111: 158-172.

Val-Laillet, D., Veira, D.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2008. Short communication: Dominance in freestall-housed dairy cattle is dependent upon resource. J. Dairy Sci. 91: 3922-3926.

Valizadeh, R., Veira, D.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2008.  Behavioural Responses by Dairy Cows Provided Two Hays of Contrasting Quality at Dry-Off.  Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 109: 190-200.

von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Olenick, D., Weary, D.M. 2008. Acute behavioural effects of regrouping dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 91: 1011-1016.

Weary, D.M., Jasper, J., Hotzel, M. 2008. Understanding weaning distress. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 110: 24-41 (invited review).

 

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2007


Borderas, F., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Rushen, J., de Passillé, A.M., van Amburg, M., Weary, D.M. 2007. The effects of force-feeding sick dairy calves: A comment on Quigley et al. (2006). J. Dairy Sci. 90: 3567-3568.

Chapinal, N., Veira, D.M., Weary, D.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2007. Validation of a system for monitoring individual feeding and drinking behavior and intake in group-housed cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 90: 5732-5736.

DeVries, T.J., Beauchemin, K.A., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2007. Concentration Affects the Feed Sorting Behaviour of Lactating Dairy Cows. J. Dairy Sci. 90: 5572-5579.

DeVries, T.J., Vankova, M., Veira, D.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2007. Usage of mechanical brushes by lactating dairy cows.  J. Dairy Sci. 90: 2241-2245.

Flower, F.C., de Passillé, A.M., Weary, D.M., Sanderson, D.J., Rushen, J. 2007. Softer, higher-friction flooring improves gait of cows with and without sole ulcers J. Dairy Sci. 90: 1235-1242.

Fregonesi, J.A., Tucker, C.B., Weary, D.M. 2007. Overstocking reduces lying time in dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 90: 3349-3354.

Fregonesi, J.A., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Viera, D.M., Weary, D.M. 2007. Effects of bedding quality on lying behavior of dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 90: 5732-5736.

Hernandez-Mendo, O., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Veira, D.M., Weary D.M. 2007. Effects of pasture on lameness in dairy cows. J. Dairy. Sci. 90: 1209-1214.

Huzzey, J.M., Veira, D. M., Weary, D.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2007. Prepartum Behavior and Dry Matter Intake Identify Dairy Cows at Risk for Metritis. J. Dairy Sci. 90: 3220-3233.

Johnson-Van Wieringen, L. M., Harrison, J.H., Davidson, D., Swift, M.L., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Vazquez-Anon, M., Wright, D., Chalupa, W. 2007. Effects of rumen undegradable protein sources and supplemental 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)-butanoic acid and lysine-HCL on lactation performance in dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 90: 5176-5188.

Niel, L., Weary, D.M. 2007. Rats avoid exposure to carbon dioxide and argon. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 107: 100-109.

Schuppli C.A., Fraser D. 2007. Factors influencing the effectiveness of research ethics committees. J. Med. Ethics 33: 294-301.

von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Weary, D.M. 2007. Maternal behavior in cattle. Horm. Behav. 52: 106-113 (invited review).

 

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2006


Brown, M., Carborne, L., Conlee, K.M., et. al. 2006. Report of the working group on animal distress in the laboratory. Lab. Anim. 35: 26-30.

DeVries, T.J., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2006. Feed stalls affect the social and feeding behavior of lactating dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 89: 3522-3531.

Flower, F.C., Sanderson, D.J., Weary, D.M. 2006. Effects of milking on dairy cow gait. J. Dairy Sci. 89: 2084-2089.

Flower, F.C., Weary, D.M. 2006. Effect of hoof pathologies on subjective assessments of dairy cow gait. J. Dairy Sci. 89: 139-146.

Fraser, D. 2006. Animal welfare assurance programs in food production: A framework for assessing the options. Anim. Welfare 15: 93-104.

Gourkow, N., Fraser, D. 2006. The effect of housing and handling practices on the welfare, behaviour and selection of domestic cats (Felis sylvestris catus) by adopters in an animal shelter. Anim. Welfare 15: 371-377.

Gralak, M.A., Bates, D.L., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Fisher, L.J. 2006. Influence of species, cultivar and cut on the microelement content of grass forages. Slovak J. Anim. Sci. 39: 84-88.

Grout, A.S., Viera, D.M., Weary, D.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Fraser, D. 2006. Differential effects of sodium and magnesium sulfate on water consumption by beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 84: 1252-1258.

Huzzey, J.M., DeVries, T.J., Valois, P., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2006. Stocking density and feed barrier design affect feeding and social behavior of dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 89: 126-133.

Muller, R., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2006. Flight speed as a predictor of productivity and fear in Bos taurus beef cattle. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 99: 193-204.

Niel, L., Weary, D.M. 2006. Behavioural responses of rats to gradual-fill carbon dioxide euthanasia and reduced oxygen concentrations. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 100: 295-308.

Neveux, S., Weary, D.M., Rushen, J., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., de Passillé, A.M. 2006. Hoof discomfort changes how dairy cattle distribute their body weight J. Dairy Sci. 89: 2503-2509.

O'Driscoll, K., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Weary, D.M. 2006. Effects of mixing on drinking and competitive behavior of dairy calves. J. Dairy Sci. 89: 229-233.

Paton, L.J., Beauchemin, K.A., Veira, D.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2006. Effects of sodium bicarbonate provided free choice or incorporated into a high grain diet on reducing the risk of acidosis in cattle. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 86: 429-437.

Tucker, C.B., Weary, D.M., de Passillé, A.M., Campbell, B., Rushen, J. 2006. Flooring in front of the feed bunk affects feeding behavior and use of freestalls by dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 89: 2065-2071.

Tucker, C.B., Zdanowicz, M., Weary, D.M., 2006. Brisket boards reduce freestall use. J. Dairy Sci. 89: 2603-2607.

von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., F. Wolf, M. Hotzel, D.M. Weary. 2006. Effects of continuous versus periodic milk availability on behavior and performance of dairy calves. J. Dairy Sci. 89: 2126-2131.

Weary, D.M., Niel, L., Flower, F.C., Fraser, D. 2006. Identifying and preventing pain in animals. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 100: 64-76 (invited review).

 

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2005


DeVries, T.J., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Beauchemin, K.A. 2005. Frequency of feed delivery affects the behavior of lactating dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 88: 3553-3562.

DeVries, T. J., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2005. Time of fresh feed delivery affects the feeding and lying patterns of dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 88: 625-631.

Drissler, M., Gaworski, M., Tucker, C.B., Weary, D.M. 2005. Freestall maintenance: changes in bedding over time and the effects on lying behavior of dairy cattle J. Dairy Sci. 88: 2381-2387.

Endres, M.I., DeVries, T. J., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Weary, D.M. 2005. Effect of feed barrier design on the behavior of loose-housed lactating dairy cows.J. Dairy Sci. 88: 2377-2380.

Fenwick, N. and Fraser, D. 2005. The Three Rs in the pharmaceutical industry: perspectives of scientists and regulators. Anim. Welfare 14: 367-377.

Flower, F.C., Sanderson, D.J., Weary, D.M. 2005. Hoof pathologies influence kinematic measures of dairy cow gait. J. Dairy Sci. 88: 3166-3173.

Huzzey, J.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Weary, D.M. 2005. Changes in feeding, drinking, and standing behavior of dairy cows during the transition period. J. Dairy Sci. 88: 2454-2461.

Kirkden R.D., Niel, L., Weary, D.M. 2005. Aversion to carbon dioxide. Lab. Anim. 39: 453-455 (letter).

Ledger, R.A., Orihel, J.S., Clarke, N., Murphy, S., Sedlbauer, M. 2005. Breed specific legislation: Considerations for evaluating its effectiveness and recommendations for alternatives. Can. Vet. J. 46: 735-743.

Orihel, J.S., Ledger, R.A. and Fraser, D. 2005. A survey of the management of inter-dog aggression by animal shelters in Canada. Anthrozoos 18: 273-287.

Rhodes, R.T., Appleby, M.C., Chinn, K., Douglas, L., Firkins, L.D., Houpt, K.A., Irwin, C., McGlone, J.J., Sundberg, P., Tokach, L., Wills, R.W., Fraser, D., Hayes, D., Golab, G.C. 2005. Task Force Report: A comprehensive review of housing for pregnant sows. J. Amer. Vet. Med. Assoc. 227: 1580-1590.

Schuppli, C.A., Fraser, D. 2005. The interpretation and application of the Three Rs by Animal Ethics Committees. Alternatives To Laboratory Animals. 33: 487-500.

Schuppli, C.A., Fraser, D., McDonald, M. 2005. Expanding the Three Rs to meet new challenges in humane animal experimentation. Alternatives To Laboratory Animals. 32: 525-532.

Schuppli, C.A., McDonald, M. 2005. Contrasting modes of governance for the protection of humans and animals in Canada: lessons for reform. Health Law Review, Special Issue on Governance of Humans involved in Research in Canada 13 (2 & 3): 97-106.

Tucker, C.B., Weary, D.M., Fraser, D. 2005. Influence of neck-rail placement on free-stall preference, use, and cleanliness. J. Dairy Sci. 88: 2730-2737.

Urton, G., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Weary, D.M. 2005. Feeding behavior identifies dairy cows at risk for metritis. J. Dairy Sci. 88: 2843-2849.

Vickers, K.J., Niel, L., Kiehlbauch, L.M., Weary, D.M. 2005. Calf response to caustic paste and hot-iron dehorning using sedation with and without local anesthetic. J. Dairy Sci. 88: 1454-1459.

 

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2004



Ceballos, A., Sanderson, D., Rushen, J., Weary, D.M. 2004. Improving stall design: Use of 3-D kinematics to measure space use by cows when lying down J. Dairy Sci. 87: 2042-2050.

DeVries, T.J., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Weary, D.M. 2004. Effect of feeding space on the inter-cow distance, aggression, and feeding behavior of free-stall housed Holstein dairy cows J. Dairy Sci. 87: 1432-1438.

Fraser, D., Preece, R. 2004. Animal ethics and the scientific study of animals: bridging the 'is' and the 'ought.' Essays in Philosophy 5(2) (http://sorrel.humboldt.edu/~essays/fraser.html)

Fregonesi, J.A., Tucker, C.B., Weary, D.M., Flower, F.C., Vittie, T. 2004. Effect of rubber flooring in front of the feed bunk on the behavior of dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 87: 1203-1207.

Johnson, S.R., Patterson-Kane, E.G., Niel, L. 2004. Foraging enrichment for laboratory rats. Anim. Welfare. 13: 305-312.

Patterson-Kane, E.G. 2004. Enrichment of laboratory caging for rats: a review. Anim. Welfare. 13: S209-S214.

Patterson-Kane, E.G. 2004. Shelter enrichment for laboratory rats. Contemp. Top. Lab. Anim. Sci. 42: 46-48.

Pinheiro Machado, L.C., Teixeira, D L., Weary, D.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Hotzel, M.J. 2004. Designing better water troughs: dairy cows prefer and drink more from larger troughs. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 89: 185-193.

Tucker, C.B., Weary, D.M. 2004. Sawdust bedding on geotextile mattresses: how much is needed to improve cow comfort? J. Dairy Sci. 87: 2889-2895

Tucker, C.B., Weary, D.M., Fraser, D. 2004. Freestall dimensions: effects on preferences and stall usage. J. Dairy Sci. 87: 1208-1216.

von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Brusius, L., Weary, D.M. 2004. Competition for teats and feeding behavior by group-housed dairy calves. J. Dairy Sci. 87: 4190-4194.

Zdanowicz, M., Shelford, J.A., Tucker, C.B., Weary, D.M., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G. 2004. Bacterial populations on teat ends of dairy cows housed in free stalls and bedded with either sand or sawdust. J. Dairy Sci. 87: 1694-1701.

 

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2003


DeVries, T.J., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Beauchemin, K.A. 2003. Diurnal feeding pattern of lactating dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 86: 4079-4082.

DeVries, T.J., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Weary, D.M., Beauchemin, K.A. 2003. Validation of a system for monitoring feeding behavior of dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 86: 3571-3574.

DeVries, T.J., von Keyserlingk, M.A.G., Weary, D.M., Beauchemin, K.A. 2003. Measuring the feeding behavior of lactating dairy cows in early to peak lactation. J. Dairy Sci. 86: 3354-3361.

Dubois, S., Fraser, D. 2003a. Conversations with stakeholders: 1. Goals, impediments, and relationships in wildlife rehabilitation. J. Wildlife Rehabil. 26(1): 14-22.

Dubois, S., Fraser, D. 2003b. Conversations with stakeholders: 2.Contentious issues in wildlife rehabilitation. J. Wildlife Rehabil. 26(2): 8-14.

Dubois, S., Fraser, D. 2003c. Defining and measuring success in wildlife rehabilitation. J. Wildlife Rehabil. 21: 123-132.

Fraser, D. 2003. Assessing animal welfare at the farm and group level: the interplay of science and values. Anim. Welfare 12: 433-443.

Flower, F., Weary, D.M. 2003. The effects of early separation of the dairy cow and calf. Anim. Welfare 12: 339-348.

Langford, F.M., Weary, D.M., Fisher, L. 2003. Antibiotic resistance in gut bacteria from dairy calves: a dose response to the level of antibiotics fed in milk. J. Dairy Sci. 86: 3963-3966.

Olsson, I.A.S, Nevison, C.M., Patterson-Kane, E.G., Sherwin, C.M., Van de Weerd, H.A., Wurbel, H. 2003. Understanding behaviour: the relevance of ethological approaches in laboratory animal science. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 81: 245-264.

Tucker, C.B., Weary, D.M., Fraser, D. 2003. Effects of three types of free-stall surfaces on preferences and stall usage by dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 86: 521-52.

 

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2002


Ceballos, A., Weary, D.M. 2002. A note on the effects of a food reward on improving entrance to the parlor. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 77: 249-254.

Chua, B., Coenen, E., van Delen, J., Weary, D.M. 2002. Effects of pair versus individual housing on the behaviour and performance of dairy calves. J. Dairy Sci. 85: 360-364.

Jasper, J., Weary, D.M. 2002. Effects of ad libitum milk intake on dairy calves. J. Dairy Sci. 85: 3054-3058.

Lessard, M., Taylor, A.A., Braithwaite, L.A., Weary, D.M. 2002. Humoral and cellular immune responses of piglets after castration at different ages. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 82: 519-526.

Marchant-Forde, J.N., Marchant-Forde, R.M., Weary, D.M. 2002. Responses of dairy cows and calves to each other's vocalizations after early separation. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 78: 19-28.

Milligan, B.N., Fraser, D., Kramer, D.L. 2002. Within-litter birth weight variation in the domestic pig and its relation to pre‑weaning survival, weight gain, and variation in weaning weights. Livest. Prod. Sci. 76: 181-191.

Pajor, E.A., Weary, D.M., Caceres, C., Fraser, D., Kramer, D.L. 2002. Alternative housing for sows and litters. 3. Effects of diet quality for piglets on pre- and post-weaning behaviour and performance. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 76: 267-277.

Patterson-Kane, E.G., Hunt, M., aHarper, D. 2002. Rats demand social contact. Anim. Welfare 11: 157-163.

Patterson-Kane, E.G. 2002. Cage size preferences of laboratory rats, the effects of social housing J. Appl. Anim. Welfare Sci. 5: 63-72.

Pitts, A.D., Weary, D.M., Fraser, D., Pajor, E.A., Kramer, D.L. 2002. Alternative housing for sows and litters. 5. Individual differences in the maternal behaviour of sows. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 76: 291-306.

Ras, T., van de Ven, M., Patterson-Kane, E.G., Nelson, K. 2002. Rats preferences for corn- versus wood-based bedding and nesting materials. Lab. Anim. 36: 420-425.

Weary, D.M., Pajor, E.A., Bonenfant, M., Fraser, D., Kramer, D.L. 2002. Alternative housing for sows and litters. 4. Effects of sow-controlled housing combined with a communal piglet area on pre- and post-weaning behaviour and performance. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 76: 279-290.

 

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2001


Anonymous, 2001. Scientists' assessment of the impact of housing and management on animal welfare. J. Appl. Anim. Welfare Sci. 4: 3-52 (inter-institutional collaborative paper).

Appleby, M.C., Weary, D.M., Chua, B. 2001. Performance and feeding behaviour of calves on ad libitum milk from artificial teats. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 74: 191-201.

Fraser, D. 2001a. Farm animal production: Changing agriculture in a changing culture. J. Appl. Anim. Welfare Sci. 4: 175-190.

Fraser, D. 2001. The “New Perception” of animal agriculture: legless cows, featherless chickens, and a need for genuine analysis. J. Anim. Sci. 79: 634-641.

Flower, F., Weary, D.M. 2001. Effects of early separation on the dairy cow and calf: 2. Separation at 1 day and 2 weeks after birth. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 70: 275-284.

Milligan, B.N., Fraser, D., Kramer, D.L. 2001a. Birth weight variation in the domestic pig: Effects of offspring survival, weight gain and suckling behaviour. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 73: 179-191.

Milligan, B.N., Fraser, D., Kramer, D.L. 2001b. The effect of littermate weight on survival, weight gain and suckling behaviour of crossfostered low-birth-weight piglets. J. Swine Hlth Prod. 9: 161-166.

Patterson-Kane, E.G. 2001. Environmental enrichment for laboratory rats: A review Anim. Technology 52(2): 77-84.

Phillips, P.A., Fraser, D. 2001 Modifying water nipples for newborn pigs Can. Biosys. Eng. 43: 5.1-5.4.

Phillips, P.A., Fraser, D., Pawluczuk, B. 2001. Determining the optimum mounting of water nipples for sows. Appl. Eng. Agr. 17: 845-847.

Taylor, A.A., Weary, D.M., Lessard, M., Braithwaite, L.A. 2001. Behavioural response of piglets to castration: the effect of piglet age. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 73: 35-43.

Thomas, T.J., Weary, D.M., and Appleby, M.C. 2001 Newborn and 5-week-old calves vocalize in response to milk deprivation. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 74:165-173.

Tucker, C.B., Fraser, D. and Weary, D.M. 2001. Tail docking dairy cattle: effects on cow cleanliness and udder health. J. Dairy Sci. 84: 84-87.

 

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2000


Cloutier, S., Weary, D.M., Fraser, D. 2000. Can ambient sound reduce distress in piglets during weaning and restraint? J. Appl. Anim. Welfare Sci. 3: 107-116.

Faulkner, P., Weary, D.M. 2000. Reducing pain after dehorning in dairy calves. J. Dairy Sci. 83: 2037-2041.

Pajor, E.A., Kramer, D.L., Fraser, D. 2000. Regulation of contact with offspring by domestic sows: temporal patterns and individual variation. Ethology 106: 37-51.

Phillips, P.A., Fraser, D., Pawluczuk, B. 2000. Floor temperature preference of sows at farrowing. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 67: 59-65.

Pitts, A.D., Weary, D.M., Pajor, E.A., Fraser D. 2000. Mixing at young ages reduces fighting in unacquainted domestic pigs. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 68: 191-197.

Preece, R., Fraser, D. 2000. The status of animals in Biblical and Christian thought: a study in colliding values. Society and Animals 8: 245-263.

Schuppli, C.A., Fraser, D. 2000. A framework for assessing the suitability of different species as companion animals. Anim. Welfare 9: 359-372.

Taylor, A.A., Weary, D.M. 2000. Vocal response of piglets to castration: identifying procedural sources of pain. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 70: 17-26.

Weary, D.M., Chua, B. 2000. Effects of early separation on the dairy cow and calf: 1. Separation at 6 h, 1 day and 4 days after birth. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 69: 177-188.

Weary, D.M., Taszkun, I. 2000. Hock lesions and free-stall design. J. Dairy Sci. 83: 697-702.

 

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1999


Appleby, M., Weary, D.M., Taylor, A.A., Illmann, G. 1999. Vocal communication in pigs: who are nursing piglets screaming at? Ethology 105: 881-892.

Fraser, D. 1999. Animal ethics and animal welfare science: bridging the two cultures (The D.G.M.Wood-Gush Memorial Lecture). Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 65: 171-189.

Pajor, E.A., Weary, D.M., Fraser, D., Kramer, D.L. 1999. Alternative housing for sows and litters. 1. Effects of sow-controlled housing on responses to weaning. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci., 65: 105-121.

Robert, S., Weary, D.M., Gonyou, H. 1999. Segregated early weaning and the welfare of piglets. J. Appl. Anim. Welfare Sci. 2: 31-40.

Weary, D.M., Fraser, D. 1999. Partial tooth-clipping of suckling pigs: effects on neonatal competition and facial injuries. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 65: 21-27.

Weary, D.M., Appleby, M.C., Fraser, D. 1999. Responses of piglets to early separation from the sow. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 63: 289-300.

Weary, D.M., Pajor, E.A., Bonenfant, M., Ross, S.K., Fraser, D., Kramer, D.L. 1999. Alternative housing for sows and litters. 2. Effects of a communal piglet area on pre- and post-weaning behaviour and performance. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 65: 123-135.

 

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1998


Fraser, D., Duncan, I.J.H. 1998. Pleasures, pains and animal welfare: toward a natural history of affect. Anim. Welfare 7: 383-396.

Weary, D.M., Braithwaite, L.A., Fraser, D. 1998. Vocal response to pain in piglets. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 56: 161-172.

Weary, D.M., Phillips, P.A., Pajor, E.A., Fraser, D., Thompson, B.K. 1998. Crushing of piglets by sows: effects of litter features, pen features and sow behaviour. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 61: 103-111.

 

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