Houpt K A
Cornell Vet. 1976 Jan;66(1):73-81.
Knowledge of animal behavior is an important asset for the veterinarian; therefore a course in veterinary animal behavior is offered at the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine as an elective. The course emphasizes the behavior of those species of most interest to the practicing veterinarian: cats, dogs, horses, cows, pigs and sheep. Dominance heirarchies, animal communication, aggressive behavior, sexual behavior and maternal behavior are discussed. Play, learning, diurnal cycles of activity and sleep, and controls of ingestive behavior are also considered. Exotic and zoo animal behaviors are also presented by experts in these fields. The critical periods of canine development are related to the optimum management of puppies. The behavior of feral dogs and horses is described. The role of the veterinarian in preventing cruelty to animals and recognition of pain in animals is emphasized. Whenever possible behavior is observed in the laboratory or on film.
了解动物行为对兽医来说是一项重要的资产；因此，纽约州兽医学院开设了兽医动物行为课程作为选修课。该课程重点关注执业兽医最感兴趣的那些物种的行为：猫、狗、马、牛、猪和羊。课程讨论了支配等级制度、动物交流、攻击行为、性行为和母性行为。还考虑了玩耍、学习、活动和睡眠的昼夜周期以及摄食行为的控制。这些领域的专家也会介绍外来动物和动物园动物的行为。犬类发育的关键时期与幼犬的最佳管理有关。描述了野狗和野马的行为。强调了兽医在防止虐待动物和识别动物疼痛方面的作用。只要有可能，就在实验室或影片中观察行为。
