Animal Science at Wageningen University; Graduation june 2004
Graduation Subjects:
1. Tijdsbesteding van en interacties tussen geelvleugelara
Supervisors:
Thomas van der Poel, Bonne Beerda, Prof. Wouter Hendriks, Prof. Martin Verstegen Thomas van der Poel
CoOperators:
Myriam Hesta, Prof. Geert Janssens (both from Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Ghent University, Belgium)
Financer:
WIAS
Start date:
01 February 2005
End date:
31 January 2009
Introduction:
Behaviour is regulated by neurotransmitters and hormones. Some neurotransmitters are derived from dietary precursors. As diet composition, nutrient availability, and nutrient interactions may affect the availability of these precursors in the brain, behaviour may be affected aswell. Moreover, feelings of satiety and hunger may affect behavioural responses in dogs to everyday events. This may be affected by the type of fibre included in the diet. More interactions between dietary constituents and behaviour are available, but little information is available about effects in dogs. This project will evaluate dietary strategies to influence behaviour in dogs.
Results:
Articles:
G. Bosch, B. Beerda, W.H. Hendriks, A.F.B. Van der Poel, M.W.A. Verstegen, 2007. Impact of nutrition on canine behaviour: current status and possible mechanisms. Nutrition Research Reviews, 20, 180-194.
Graduation date:
18 March 2009
Graduation time and place:
16:00 in the Aula
Title thesis:
Can diet composition affect behaviour in dogs? Food for thought
