Intricacies of Animal Behaviour: From Evolutionary Foundations to Practical Application | Book Publisher International

"Intricacies of Animal Behavior: From Evolutionary Foundations to Practical Application" delves into the fascinating world of animal behavior, exploring its evolutionary origins, ecological significance, and practical implications across various disciplines. Beginning with an overview of the evolutionary foundations of animal behavior, the book examines key concepts such as natural selection, genetic predispositions, and adaptive behaviors. It then delves into the diversity of animal behaviors across different taxa, from insects to mammals, highlighting the role of social interactions, communication, and cognition. Drawing on insights from ethology, ecology, and evolutionary biology, the book explores how animal behavior shapes ecological dynamics, species interactions, and ecosystem functioning. Furthermore, it discusses the practical applications of understanding animal behavior in fields such as conservation biology, animal welfare, and human-animal interactions. Through a multidisciplinary approach, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of animal behavior and its broader implications for science, society, and conservation efforts".

Author(s) Details:

Nayan K. Prasad,
Department of Zoology, RRM Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal.

Kumari Shachi,
Department of Zoology, K.S. College, Laheriasarai, L.N. Mithila University, Darbhanga, India.

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Evaluation of Wearable Cameras for Monitoring and Analyzing Calf Behavior | Chapter 11 | Research Aspects in Agriculture and Veterinary Science Vol. 4

 It's crucial to know how cattle behave in order to determine their health and management status. Manual livestock observation, on the other hand, is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Furthermore, the presence or position of a human observer during manual observations may affect the cattle's regular behaviour. Because wearable cameras are small and light, they do not interfere with cow behaviour when connected to their bodies. As a result, the goal of this research was to see how well wearable cameras could be used to monitor and analyse cattle behaviour. From December 18 to 27, 2017, four 2-month-old, group-housed Holstein calves were employed in this investigation at the Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine's Field Science Center in Japan. From 10:00 to 15:30, calf behaviour was recorded every 30 seconds using a wearable camera (HX-A1H, Panasonic, Japan) and viewed firsthand between 11:00 and 12:00 and 14:00 and 15:00. The results were compared after the same observer saw the camera recordings corresponding to the direct observation periods. All behavioural data from direct and wearable camera video observations had substantial correlation coefficients (p 0.01). Because the halter extends around the wearable cameras utilised in our investigation, there is a risk of entrapment. As a result, in order to ensure their welfare, calves must be monitored on a frequent basis. Wearable cameras, we conclude, are ideal for watching calf behaviour, particularly posture (standing or laying), rumination, and feeding activities.

Author(S) Details

Tomoko Saitoh
Field Center of Animal Science and Agriculture, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro, Hokkaido, 080-8555, Japan.

Yuko Kato
Field Center of Animal Science and Agriculture, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro, Hokkaido, 080-8555, Japan.

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