Evaluation of baseline indices of sensibility in captive cetaceans

Twelve possible tests of sensibility and six possible tests of vitality were evaluated for their ease of application and the reliability of the animals' responses in 25 animals of six species of captive cetaceans. The protocols for the application of the tests and the responses observed are des...

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Published in:Veterinary record 2004-10, Vol.155 (17), p.513-518
Main Authors: Butterworth, A., Kestin, S. C., McBain, J. F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
animal welfare
Animals
Body Temperature
Cetacea
Cetacea - physiology
Consciousness
Female
Heart Rate
Male
Muscle Tonus
physiological response
Reference Values
Reflex - physiology
Respiration
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Summary:Twelve possible tests of sensibility and six possible tests of vitality were evaluated for their ease of application and the reliability of the animals' responses in 25 animals of six species of captive cetaceans. The protocols for the application of the tests and the responses observed are described.
ISSN:0042-4900
2042-7670
DOI:10.1136/vr.155.17.513