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This journal publishes relevant information on the behaviour of domesticated and utilized animals.
Topics covered include:

Behaviour of farm, zoo and laboratory animals in relation to animal management and welfare
Behaviour of companion animals in relation to behavioral problems, for example, in relation to the training of dogs for different purposes, in relation to behavioural problems
Studies of the behaviour of wild animals when these studies are relevant from an applied perspective, for example in relation to wildlife management, pest management or nature conservation
Methodological studies within relevant fields

The principal subjects are farm, companion and laboratory animals, including, of course, poultry. The journal also deals with the following animal subjects:

Those involved in any farming system, e.g. deer, rabbits and fur-bearing animals
Those in ANY form of confinement, e.g. zoos, safari parks and other forms of display
Feral animals, and any animal species which impinge on farming operations, e.g. as causes of loss or damage
Species used for hunting, recreation etc. may also be considered as acceptable subjects in some instances
Laboratory animals, if the material relates to their behavioural requirements