| Some effects of limited exercise on purpose-bred beagles. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 3178026 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Amendments to the Animal Welfare Act (PL 99-198) require that an exercise program for dogs be established by the attending veterinarian. A 6-week study was conducted to determine the effects of a moderate exercise program in purpose-bred Beagles. Sixteen male Beagles (4/group) were maintained as follows: (1) standard cage without exercise; (2) standard cage with individual exercise periods (35 minutes, 3 times/week); (3) large cage without exercise; and (4) standard cage with group-release exercise periods. Blood samples were collected for CBC, serum biochemical analysis including determination of serum cortisol concentration, and immune function (lymphocyte transformation assay). Group-released dogs interacted with each other during most of the exercise time. Fighting in these dogs occurred only during the third week. Dogs had little inclination to exercise when released alone into the exercise area. Regardless of the size of the cage, dogs did not exercise unless human beings were present in the room. There were no significant differences in laboratory findings among dogs in the 4 groups. This moderate exercise program had no demonstrable effects. Similarly, continuous cage housing, without a formal exercise program, could not be determined to be detrimental to the physiologic or health status of dogs. |
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Authors:
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S A Campbell; H C Hughes; H E Griffin; M S Landi; F M Mallon |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of veterinary research Volume: 49 ISSN: 0002-9645 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Vet. Res. Publication Date: 1988 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1988-11-15 Completed Date: 1988-11-15 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375011 Medline TA: Am J Vet Res Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1298-301 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Laboratory Animal Sciences, Smith Kline & French Laboratories, King of Prussia, PA 19406-0939. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Animals Blood Cell Count Dogs / physiology* Housing, Animal Hydrocortisone / blood Lymphocyte Activation Male Physical Conditioning, Animal* Time Factors |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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50-23-7/Hydrocortisone |
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