Publications by authors named "R Wilborn"
Article Synopsis
- - Memory in dogs is influenced more by non-genetic factors than genetics, making it the least heritable cognitive trait in canines.
- - A study of 27 young dogs showed that memory scores tend to improve with age, but there's also significant variability.
- - The research found a specific bacterial species linked to better memory performance, while traditional factors like sex, litter, and breed had less impact; this suggests exploring gut bacteria could help enhance dog memory and learning.
Programs breeding high-quality dogs are now able to use newer technologies in order to maximize use of genetic material and improve the efficiency of the production program. Missed estrus cycles and failure to conceive are costly in canine production programs, and parameters should be established to help minimize these failures. This article outlines lessons learned over the last 20 years in a medium-sized production program and also reviews other current production programs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFManaging a colony of high-quality, purpose-bred dogs requires strategic organization and planning. Because current demand for working dogs exceeds the supply available, production success should be maximized. Quality should always be emphasized over quantity, especially for the selection of breeding stock.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEquine uterine development, including endometrial histogenesis, begins prenatally and is completed postnatally. Little is known about this process in the horse. Uterine tissue was acquired from 38 foals, ranging in developmental age from gestational day (GD) 300 to postnatal day (PND) 180, for assessment of endometrial histogenesis.
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