Recent advances in research and technology have significantly impacted the field of animal behavior and veterinary science, including:
The field of sits at the critical intersection of applied animal behavior (ethology) and clinical medicine . This multidisciplinary approach recognizes that an animal's actions are a product of genetics, environment, and physical health—meaning that what looks like a "bad" behavior is often a symptom of medical distress. The Medical-Behavior Link Introduction Recent advances in research and technology have
: A special collection in Applied Animal Behaviour Science (2026) highlights how computer vision and AI are being used for on-farm behavioral monitoring. We are entering an era where technology is
We are entering an era where technology is enhancing the vet’s ability to "read" behavior. Wearable technology—similar to fitness trackers for humans—can now monitor an animal’s sleep patterns, scratching frequency, and activity levels. In the near future, AI algorithms will likely assist veterinary scientists in predicting illness based on subtle behavioral deviations long before physical symptoms appear. Conclusion Introduction Recent advances in research and technology have
The principles of change dramatically across species. A one-size-fits-all approach fails miserably.