OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Veterinary Behavior-Clinical Applications and Research is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Melatonin modulates behavioral and oxidative stress responses in donkeys (Equus asinus) subjected to packing during hot-dry conditions	30
Behavior and health problems in dogs (Canis familiaris) associated with responsible ownership practices and awareness of legal regulations	25
The Telework Pet Scale: Development and psychometric properties	25
Measuring the unseen – novel approaches to desire and intent	25
Short communication: Do the tameness of the dams and the sex of the offspring have an influence on the “gentling” effect in laboratory rats?	23
Association between behavioral factors and recurrence rate in cats with feline "idiopathic" cystitis	19
Effect of fearfulness and cortisol reactivity to stress on the spatial learning performance in mountain primitive horses	18
Effects of transdermal mirtazapine and oral gabapentin as pre-veterinary visit pharmaceuticals for shelter cats	17
Behavioral, physiologic, and endocrine observations during emergency triage after urban explosions: A descriptive case series	16
An investigation into the effectiveness of various professionals and behavior modification programs, with or without medication, for the treatment of canine fears	15
Quantifying the influence of cut tree branches on zoo giraffe behavior during and post browsing: A case study on five animals and four tree species	15
Predictors of fear and anxiety in companion dogs: The role of caregiver-related variables	15
Commentary on Ladewig et al.: The uses, values, and limitations of the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram	15
Who lives, who dies, and why predicting outcomes for relinquished dogs is so hard	15
Effect of classical counterconditioning (Quiet Kennel Exercise) on barking in sheltered dogs	15
Survey on the importance of different traits for medical detection dogs	14
Precise localization of the central left frontal cortex in different canine skull types: A comparative study of frameless neuronavigation and external measurement techniques	14
Incidence of compulsive behavior (stereotypies/abnormal repetitive behaviors) in populations of sport and race horses in Hungary	14
Editorial Board/Table of Contents	13
Using standardized scales to assess fear at veterinary visits: Intra- and inter-rater reliability	13
From frustration to clarity: advanced imaging reduces caregiver burden in canine behavioral problems	13
Editorial Board/Table of Contents	13
The influence of severity of gastric ulceration on horse behavior and heart rate variability	12
The use of fecal cortisol for enrolment of free-roaming dogs in Singapore to a national rehabilitation-rehoming program: A possible indicator of allostasis	11
Editorial Board/Table of Contents	11

Retrospective study on the use of venlafaxine in 176 cats diagnosed with behavioral disorders	11
Identifying with other animals and human well-being: Extending perspectives on the social cure and human-animal relations	11
Assessing effects of our interventions on animals using behavior	11
Big data studies, small detailed studies, and survey studies: How they can all help	11
The risk of an attribution bias that “everything is okay”: Why you need to actually look for behavioral problems before you can assume they are not there	10
At the heart of a dog's veterinary experience: Heart rate responses in dogs vary across a standard physical examination	10
Prediction of lamb survival using machine learning algorithms with neonatal lamb behaviors and maternal behavior score in Kivircik lambs	10
Is elastic fantastic? The impact of elastic inserts on rein tension	9
Using positive reinforcement to increase inhaler tolerance and medicine adherence in a domestic short hair cat (Felis catus) with asthma	9
Measuring pain and discomfort: definitions determine metrics	9
The importance of knowing what you don’t know and when you do not know it	9
Dog-to-dog bites inside and outside the biting dog's household	9
Editorial Board/Table of Contents	8
Behavior of sows exposed to auditory enrichment in mixed or collective housing systems	8
Editorial Board/Table of Contents	8
Development of an assessment tool for behavioral and cognitive changes in aging cats	8
Dog bites in Portugal: Analysis of incidents, and consequences for both people and dogs	8
Personality or temperament? The answer depends on animal settings and on moral considerations	8
What if the reward is not as yummy? Study of the effects of successive negative contrast in domestic dogs in two different tasks	7
Slow-feeding dispensers for horses: Who, how and why?	7
Editorial Board/Table of Contents	7
Quantifying the cumulative impact of use in teaching and research: An initial assessment of an objective tool developed to safeguard working horse welfare in a university setting	7
Different equestrian sports horses’ reactivity to startle	7
Pilot evaluation of a clomipramine hydrochloride formulation for treatment of dogs with severe anxiety in Chile	7
Fear, exposure and stressors: What ranges of responses can tell us	6
Treatment of a case of anxiety disorder with an adverse response to medication	6
When things are not as they seem: Behavioral presentations of medical issues and temperament measures	6
Detection of wood-decay by Ganoderma adspersum in elm trees – A pilot study using a trained dog	6
Investigating the effects of matching to caretakers’ preference on satisfaction in different types of adopted dogs using the Kano model alongside with more traditional methods	6
Human perspectives on relationships with their cats	6
Corrigendum to “Proximate factors affecting mortality and maternal abandonment of young free-roaming feral horse foals” [J. Vet. Behav. 66 (2023), 1-10]	6
A survey of acquisition and animal-related factors leading to microchipping and neutering of dogs and cats in Portugal	6
Persistency of horse habituation to distracting sounds	6
The effects of the addition of two environmental enrichments on the behavior and fecal cortisol levels of three small felids species (Caracal caracal, Leptailurus serval, Leopardus pardalis) in captiv	6
Cat vocalization in aversive and pleasant situations	6
Decoding cow behavior patterns from accelerometer data using deep learning	6
Risks and benefits of collar use in cats (Felis catus); a literature review	6
Behavioral adaptations of Gaddi Goats: Validation of seasonal resource utilization in transhumant pastoralism of the North-western Himalayan region	5
Qualitative evaluation of the behavior of stockpersons and young dairy heifers reared in tropical conditions	5
Exploration of circumstances surrounding bites from potentially rabid dogs on rampage, and the coping strategies of victims and communities in Central Uganda	5
Does adolescent and adult training affect canine behavior problems?	5
Multimodal assessment of Hericium erinaceus and Valeriana officinalis for canine anxiety: Integrating EEG, neurochemical analysis, and behavioral surveys	5
Context matters: Observer perception of dog-human social interactions becomes more variable in a novel human context	5
Caregiver perspectives on the value of dogs and their effects on children in private and public spaces	5
A multidisciplinary approach to a cat with a sex-hormone-producing adrenal tumor	4
Clinical relevance of rectal temperature measurement in cats showing marked signs of stress during routine veterinary examinations	4
Activity budgets of hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) in rehabilitation centers: A pilot study	4
Assessment of owner investment in African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) welfare by feeding, housing, enrichment, hygiene, and health practice	4
Behavioral and physiological changes in sows and piglets maintained in farrowing cages or open stalls during summer	4
The perception of pet owners on their dog’s anxiety while supplemented with cannabidiol in a double-blinded randomized placebo-controlled cross-over clinical trial	4

2D vocal expressive space of cats following a short isolation period	4
A retrospective study on the clinical use and owner perception of venlafaxine efficacy as part of a multimodal treatment for canine fear, anxiety, and aggression	4
Use of transdermal trazodone before veterinary visit to reduce stress and anxiety in cats	4
The effect of elastic reins on rein tension and performance in dressage horses	4
Short Communication: The effect of exercise on salt intake by horses	3
Dog owners' recognition of pain-related behavioral changes in their dogs	3
Satisfaction, behavior and health problems in whippets and miniature Italian greyhounds, as reported by their caretakers	3
Use of a Release Hook to Perform a Bite Release Based on the Example of Military Working Dogs in the German Military	3
Editorial Board/Table of Contents	3
Behavioral effects of two diets used for the management of severe equine asthma	3
Before, during and after the pandemic: Effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on the welfare, behavior and body condition of domestic cats (Felis catus)	3
Sensitivity of benchmarked behavioral assays for distress: Should we attend to certain behaviors during exams?	3
Harnessing AI-based computer vision to evaluate biological and behavioral variables in dog-dog play interactions	3
An inconsistent social buffering effect from a static visual substitute in horses (Equus caballus): A pilot study	3
Attitudes toward cat collar use in central European cat owners—An online survey	3
Is item hiding a good enrichment strategy to reduce stereotypic behaviors and increase social interactions in captive female spectacled bears?	3
Editorial Board/Table of Contents	3
The presence of various tack and equipment in sale horse advertisements in Australia and North America	3
Exploring the profile, management, and care of horses in equine-assisted services in Brazil	3
Using deep learning to assess and understand behavior	3
Risks associated with free-roaming and collar use in cats—An online survey	3
Enhancing Veterinary Behavior Research: Evidence-Based Strategies for Overcoming the Limitations of Underpowered Studies	3
The value of cross species comparisons in veterinary behavior and behavioral medicine	3
Development of a safety protocol for training and using SARS-CoV-2 detection dogs: A pilot study	3
Gaping for relief? Rein tension at onset and end of oral behaviors and head movements in unridden horses	3
Canine scent detection of sinonasal-inverted papilloma in blood plasma and nasal secretions	3
Examining burden transfer in veterinary behaviorists	3
Effect of maternal experience and body condition on patterns of ewe-lamb bonding behaviors and pre-weaning growth performance of lambs	3
Intrinsic and environmental factors in the pre-slaughter behavior of beef cattle	3
Stable design influences relaxation and affiliative behavior in horses during short isolation bouts	3
Editorial Board/Table of Contents	3
Association between the levels of serum cortisol and the presence of gastric ulcers in working mules	3
Why dogs need to learn to love going to the vet	3
Functional characteristics of behavior problems in dogs	3
Genetic parameters of fear-related behaviors in Nigerian indigenous turkey poults: A pilot study	3
Editorial Board/Table of Contents	3
The influence of dietary composition on food preference in Sharplanina Shepherd puppies	3
Lameness changes the behavior of dairy cows: daily rank order of lying and feeding behavior decreases with increasing number of lameness indicators present in cow locomotion	3