Usefulness and limitation of a tiny light-temperature logger to monitor daily activity levels of arboreal squirrels in temperate areas

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 397-404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason L. Anders ◽  
Kenta Uchida ◽  
Mitsuru Watanabe ◽  
Iori Tanio ◽  
Tatsuki Shimamoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Daily Activity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Temperature Logger

scholarly journals 82 The impact of feeding treats containing cannabidiol (CBD) on the daily activity level of dogs

2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (Supplement_4) ◽  
pp. 60-61
Author(s):  
Elizabeth M Morris ◽  
Susanna E Kitts-Morgan ◽  
Dawn M Spangler ◽  
Kyle R McLeod ◽  
David L Harmon
Keyword(s):  
Daily Activity ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Companion Animals ◽  
Total Activity ◽  
Time Of Day ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Quiet Time ◽  
Activity Duration ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Growing public interest in and use of Cannabidiol (CBD) in companion animals has amplified the need to elucidate potential impacts. The purpose of this investigation was to determine the impact of CBD on daily activity of adult dogs. Twenty-four dogs (18.0 ± 3.4 kg) were utilized in a randomized complete block design with treatments consisting of control, 2 mg CBD/kg BW/d, and 4 mg CBD/kg BW/d split between two treats administered after twice-daily exercise (7:00-9:00 and 17:00-19:00). Four hours each day (10:00-12:00, AM and 13:30-15:30, PM), were designated as time when no persons entered the kennels, with 2 h designated as Quiet Time and the other 2 h as Music Time, where calming music played over speakers. Quiet and Music sessions were randomly allotted to daily AM or PM times. Activity monitors were fitted to dogs’ collars for continuous collection of activity parameters. Data were collected over a 2-wk baseline period to block dogs by activity level (high or low) before randomly assigning dogs within each block to treatments. After 1 wk of treatment adaptation, activity parameters were collected for 2 wk. Data were tested for normality using the UNIVARIATE procedure in SAS before examining differences using the MIXED procedure in SAS, including effects of treatment, day, session (Quiet or Music), time of day (AM or PM), and accompanying interactions. CBD did not alter total activity points (P = 0.9971) or activity duration (P = 0.8776). CBD tended (P = 0.0692) to reduce scratching compared to control. Irrespective of treatment, dogs were more active in PM than AM (P < 0.0001). Regardless of session, dogs receiving 4 mg/kg/d tended (P = 0.0914) to be less active in the PM than control. CBD did not affect activity duration during exercise periods (P = 0.1425), but dogs receiving CBD ran more than control (P = 0.0339). These results indicate that when supplemented up to 4 mg/kg/d, CBD does not negatively impact daily activity levels of dogs.

scholarly journals Interval training induces clinically meaningful effects in daily activity levels in COPD

2016 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 567-570 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zafeiris Louvaris ◽  
Stavroula Spetsioti ◽  
Eleni A. Kortianou ◽  
Maroula Vasilopoulou ◽  
Ioannis Nasis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Daily Activity ◽  
Interval Training ◽  
Activity Levels

scholarly journals Functional status measures for the COPD patient: A practical categorization

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 147997311881646 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne Claire Lareau ◽  
Felicity Clair Blackstock
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Functional Status ◽  
Daily Activity ◽  
Psychometric Testing ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Critical Feature ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Categorical Framework

The objective of this study is to review available functional status measures (FSMs) validated for use in the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) population and categorizing the measures by their commonalities to formulate a framework that supports clinicians in the selection and application of FSMs. A literature review identifying valid and reliable measures of functional status for people with COPD was undertaken. Measures were thematically analyzed and categorized to develop a framework for clinical application. A variety of measures of activity levels exist, with 35 included in this review. Thematic categorization identified five categories of measures: daily activity, impact, surrogate, performance-based, and disability-based measures. The vast variety of FSMs available for clinicians to apply with people who have COPD may be overwhelming, and selection must be thoughtfully based on the nature of the population being studied/evaluated, and aims of evaluation being conducted, not simply as a standard measure used at the institution. Psychometric testing is a critical feature to a strong instrument and issues of reliability, validity, and responsiveness need to be understood prior to measurement use. Contextual nature of measures such as language used and activities measured is also important. A categorical framework to support clinicians in the selection and application of FSMs has been presented in this article.

scholarly journals Short term effect of treating claw horn lesions in dairy cattle on their locomotion, activity and milk yield

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane A. Montgomery ◽  
Katie Forgan ◽  
Catherine Hayhurst ◽  
Elizabeth Rees ◽  
Jennifer S. Duncan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Milk Yield ◽  
Daily Activity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Night Time ◽  
White Line ◽  
Time Activity ◽  
Milk Flow ◽  
Ulcer Haemorrhage ◽  
Locomotion Activity ◽  
Locomotion Score

The immediate effect on dairy cow mobility, daily activity and milk yield following treatment for claw horn disease was examined in 306 lame cows located on four Cheshire dairy farms over twelve months. The daily activity and milk yield of all cows in these herds was recorded on computer using pedometers and in-parlour milk flow meters. Lame cows identified by stockmen were assessed subjectively by locomotion score, then restrained and their claws examined to identify the predominant lesion present. Those with locomotion scores &gt; 2.5 that presented with sole ulcer, haemorrhage and bruising, or white line disease were studied. Claws of the affected limb were trimmed by one paraprofessional claw trimmer using the five-step <em>Dutch method </em>and the affected claw unloaded either by trimming or application of a block to the healthy digit: those on the contra-lateral limb were trimmed similarly. The same observer repeated the locomotion score assessment seven days later: trimming reduced the proportion of lame cows (score &gt;3) by 55% and those with poor gait (score &lt;3&gt;2.5) by 49%, and the proportion of all cows not lame after trimming was 51% (χ2 4.94: P≤0.001). Night time activity levels increased from 76 to 81 steps/hour on day 2 after treatment (P&lt;0.05) but this was not maintained: daily milk yields fell by 2%. Using univariate mixed models, year and season, parity and farm all had significant effects on locomotion and activity levels. This treatment for claw horn disease in lame dairy cows improved their immediate health and welfare.

scholarly journals Captive Dwarf and Mouse Lemurs Have Variable Fur Growth

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 1288
Author(s):  
Brooke Erin Crowley
Keyword(s):  
Body Condition ◽  
Daily Activity ◽  
Hair Growth ◽  
Activity Patterns ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Weekly Basis ◽  
Variable Activity ◽  
Mouse Lemurs ◽  
Cheirogaleus Medius

Researchers typically assume constant fur and hair growth for primates, but the few studies that have investigated growth explicitly suggest this may not be the case. Instead, growth may vary considerably among individuals and across seasons. One might expect this variability to be most pronounced for species that have seasonally variable activity patterns (e.g., Madagascar’s Cheiorogaleidae). In particular, dwarf lemurs (Cheirogaleus spp.) undergo considerable changes in their daily activity levels (torpor) in the austral fall, when nights get shorter. I monitored regrowth of shaved fur patches for eight adult captive fat-tailed dwarf lemurs (Cheirogaleus medius) and gray mouse lemurs (Microcebusmurinus) on a bi-weekly basis for 21 months in total. Regrowth varied considerably both within and among individuals. Overall, fur regrew in spurts and was faster for mouse lemurs (0–14 to 215–229 days) than dwarf lemurs (27–40 to 313–327 days). There were significant differences between species and an obvious influence of season for dwarf lemurs, but no clear influence of shave location, age, or sex. Similar trends have been previously reported for captive lemurids, suggesting that seasonal fur growth may be widespread across Lemuroidea. Researchers are cautioned against using primate fur or hair to investigate variables confounded by seasonality (such as diet and body condition) until patterns of growth are better understood.

The utility of assessing physical activity in ovarian cancer patients following chemotherapy

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 19666-19666 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Zakashansky ◽  
S. Higgins ◽  
G. Montgomery ◽  
P. Dottino ◽  
D. Bovbjerg
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Daily Activity ◽  
Objective Assessment ◽  
Gynecologic Cancer ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Chemotherapy Treatment ◽  
Comparison Results

19666 Objective: The purpose of this preliminary study was to explore the utility of objective assessments of physical activity for investigating the patterns and predictors of reduced physical activity levels in patients receiving standard chemotherapy for ovarian cancer. Methods: Ovarian cancer patients receiving standard regimens of Taxol/Carboplatin chemotherapy (n=9) were recruited prior to their treatment infusion. After signing informed consent, they completed the 20-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CESD); post treatment daily activity levels were assessed with a wrist watch-sized, water proof, omnidirectional, actigraphy monitor (Actiwatch-64, Mini Mitter, Bend, OR) worn on the nondominant wrist for the three weeks between treatment cycles. Identical actigraphy data were collected on a sample of healthy female staff (n=9) over a 1 week interval to provide a benchmark for comparison. Results: As expected, waking activity levels in the control sample showed no significant changes across days (p=0.41), so mean levels (343.45 counts) and 95% confidence intervals were calculated for comparison purposes. Chemotherapy patients had significantly lower levels of activity, as well as evidence of recovering physical activity over the 21 days following treatment (p=0.01). Interestingly, the subset (n=4) of patients with higher levels of pretreatment depression (Hi-CESD) did not show significant recovery in physical activity while the Lo-CESD subgroup showed substantial recovery (p=0.001). Conclusions: Objective assessment of physical activity in ovarian cancer patients following chemotherapy treatment reveals significant reduction in activity levels, and a failure to recover in patients with higher levels of pretreatment depression. Actigraphy of daily activity levels may provide a sensitive means of quantifying reductions in physical activity and recovery patterns following chemotherapy treatment for gynecologic cancer. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

scholarly journals Telemonitoring of Daily Activity and Symptom Behavior in Patients with COPD

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monique Tabak ◽  
Miriam M. R. Vollenbroek-Hutten ◽  
Paul D. L. P. M. van der Valk ◽  
Job van der Palen ◽  
Thijs M. Tönis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Daily Activity ◽  
Readiness To Change ◽  
Maintenance Phase ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Copd Patients ◽  
Early Afternoon ◽  
Activity Behavior

Objectives. This study investigated the activity behavior of patients with COPD in detail compared to asymptomatic controls, and the relationship between subjective and objective activities (awareness), and readiness to change activity behavior.Methods. Thirty-nine patients with COPD (66.0 years; FEV1% predicted: 44.9%) and 21 healthy controls (57.0 years) participated. Objective daily activity was assessed by accelerometry and expressed asamountof activity in counts per minute (cpm). Patients' baseline subjective activity and stage of change were assessed prior to measurements.Results. Mean daily activity in COPD patients was significantly lower compared to the healthy controls ( cpm versus  cpm, ). COPD patients showed a temporary decrease in objective activities in the early afternoon. Objective and subjective activities were significantly moderately related and most patients (55.3%) were in the maintenance phase of the stages of change.Conclusions. COPD patients show a distinctive activity decrease in the early afternoon. COPD patients are moderately aware of their daily activity but regard themselves as physically active. Therefore, future telemedicine interventions might consider creating awareness of an active lifestyle and provide feedback that aims to increase and balance activity levels.

The Association between Walking to School, Daily Step Counts and Meeting Step Targets in 5- to 17-Year-Old Australian Children

2009 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 520-532 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca A. Abbott ◽  
Doune Macdonald ◽  
Smita Nambiar ◽  
Peter S.W. Davies
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Daily Activity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Daily Step ◽  
Older Children ◽  
School Day ◽  
Walking To School ◽  
Motorized Transport

Objective measurement of daily steps was used to assess whether children (n = 2,076) in Years 1, 5 and 10 who reported walking to or from school were more active and more likely to reach recommended step targets than those who were driven or took public transport to school. Walking to school was associated with higher school-day steps in older children (16,238 vs 15,275 for Year 5 male p < .05, 13,521 vs 12,502 for Year 5 female p < .01, 12,109 vs 11,373 for Year 10 female p < .05). The proportion of children who met recommended step thresholds was higher in those who walked to school compared with those who took motorized transport, and this was significant for Year 5 females (71.7% vs 54.5%, p < .01). This study suggests that walking to school for older children has potential to contribute significantly to daily activity levels and increases the likelihood of attaining recommended step targets. These data should encourage public policy and those concerned with the built environment to provide and support opportunities for walking to school.

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