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Animal behavior and veterinary science are deeply linked fields focused on understanding why animals act the way they do and how to use that knowledge to improve their physical and mental health. While veterinary science traditionally focused on pathology and health, it has evolved to include behavioral medicine as a core specialty . Key Concepts in Animal Behavior
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- Psychopharmacology in exotics: Using SSRIs like fluoxetine for plucking parrots or self-mutilating macaques.
- Tele-behavioral medicine: Vets consulting via video to observe home behaviors that cannot be replicated in the clinic (e.g., sleep startle, inter-cat aggression).
- Genomics of temperament: Breeders using genetic markers for noise phobia or aggression to make ethical breeding decisions, guided by veterinary geneticists.
- Welfare science in zoos: Veterinary behavior teams using salivary cortisol tests and accelerometers to measure "happiness" in elephants and apes.
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