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Katherine A. Houpt

Katherine A. Houpt

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Animal Science and Veterinary
USA
2023

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Animal Science and Veterinary

D-Index
64
Citations
10791
World Ranking
260
National Ranking
88

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2023 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in United States Leader Award
  • Honory Fellow of the International Society for Applied Ethology (ISAE)
  • Honory Fellow of the International Society for Applied Ethology (ISAE)
  • Honory Fellow of the International Society for Applied Ethology (ISAE)

Overview

Katherine A. Houpt is affiliated with Cornell University in the United States. Their research spans several main fields, including Veterinary as well as Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Within these areas, they have contributed notably to subfields such as Genetics, Equine studies, Virology, Small Animals, and Animal Science and Zoology.

The scientist's work covers a range of topics. Key themes include:

  • Human-Animal Interaction Studies
  • Veterinary Equine Medical Research
  • Rabies Epidemiology and Control
  • Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
  • Thermoregulation and Physiological Responses
  • Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
  • Infant Health and Development

Houpt has published research in several venues. Frequent publication sources are:

  • Animals
  • Journal of Veterinary Science
  • Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
  • Journal of Veterinary Behavior
  • Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Recent papers include:

  • "Feline vocal communication," 2020, Journal of Veterinary Science
  • "Case Distribution, Sources, and Breeds of Dogs Presenting to a Veterinary Behavior Clinic in the United States from 1997 to 2017," 2022, Animals
  • "Litter Management Practices and House-Soiling in Italian Cats," 2023, Animals
  • "Factors associated with house-soiling in Italian cats," 2023, Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
  • "Short Communication: The effect of exercise on salt intake by horses," 2023, Journal of Veterinary Behavior

The scientist's research activities have involved collaboration with multiple coauthors on several occasions. Frequent collaborators include:

  • Claire Ricci-Bonot (3 collaborations)
  • Alessandra Tateo (2 collaborations)
  • Martina Felici (2 collaborations)
  • Martina Zappaterra (2 collaborations)
  • Leonardo Nanni Costa (2 collaborations)

Katherine A. Houpt has been recognized as an Honorary Fellow of the International Society for Applied Ethology (ISAE). The year of this award is not specified.

Best Publications

  • Domestic Animal Behavior for Veterinarians and Animal Scientists

    Katherine Albro Houpt

  • The biology of the pig

    Wilson G. Pond;Katherine A. Houpt

  • Long-term risks and benefits of early-age gonadectomy in dogs

    C. Victor Spain;Janet M. Scarlett;Katherine A. Houpt

  • Signalment factors, comorbidity, and trends in behavior diagnoses in dogs: 1,644 cases (1991–2001)

    Michelle Bamberger;Katherine A Houpt

  • Maternal behavior.

    Unknown

  • 1993 Report of the AVMA: Panel on Euthanasia

    Edwin Andrews;B. Taylor Bennet;J. Derrell Clark;Katherine A. Houpt

  • Transfer of urea nitrogen across the rumen wall.

    TR Houpt;KA Houpt

  • DOMINANCE HIERARCHIES IN DOMESTIC HORSES

    Katherine A. Houpt;Karen Law;Venera Martinisi

  • The 24-Hour Time Budget of Przewalski Horses

    Lee E. Boyd;Denise A. Carbonaro;Katherine A. Houpt

  • Comparison of cerebrospinal fluid monoamine metabolite levels in dominant-aggressive and non-aggressive dogs

    Ilana R. Reisner;J. John Mann;Michael Stanley;Yung-yu Huang

  • Evaluation of treatments for separation anxiety in dogs

    Yukari Takeuchi;Katherine A. Houpt;Janet M. Scarlett

  • The complete dependence of beta-adrenergic drinking on the renal dipsogen

    Katherine A. Houpt;Alan N. Epstein

  • Long-term risks and benefits of early-age gonadectomy in cats.

    Unknown

  • Differences in background and outcome of three behavior problems of dogs

    Yukari Takeuchi;Niwako Ogata;Katherine A Houpt;Janet M Scarlett

  • Feeding and drinking behavior of mares and foals with free access to pasture and water.

    Sharon L. Crowell-Davis;Katherine A. Houpt;Joyce Carnevale

  • Crib-biting in US horses: breed predispositions and owner perceptions of aetiology.

    Julia D Albright;H O Mohammed;C R Heleski;C L Wickens

  • Social facilitation of feeding and time budgets in stabled ponies.

    M. P. Sweeting;C. E. Houpt;K. A. Houpt

  • Attitudes of veterinary students at one US college toward factors relating to farm animal welfare.

    Emily D. Levine;Daniel S. Mills;Katherine A. Houpt

  • Cholecystokinin and satiety in pigs

    S. M. Anika;T. R. Houpt;K. A. Houpt

  • Gastrointestinal factors in hunger and satiety

    Katherine Albro Houpt

  • Effect of sex and reproductive status on sucrose preference, food intake, and body weight of dogs.

    Houpt Ka;Coren B;Hintz Hf;Hilderbrant Je

  • Aggressive behavior in adopted dogs that passed a temperament test

    E’Lise Christensen;Janet Scarlett;Michael Campagna;Katherine Albro Houpt

  • Effects of reconcile (fluoxetine) chewable tablets plus behavior management for canine separation anxiety.

    Barbara Sherman Simpson;Gary M Landsberg;Ilana R Reisner;John J Ciribassi

Frequent Co-Authors

Hollis N. Erb
Hollis N. Erb Cornell University
Janet M. Scarlett
Janet M. Scarlett Cornell University
Harold F. Hintz
Harold F. Hintz Cornell University
Sharon L. Crowell-Davis
Sharon L. Crowell-Davis University of Georgia
Daniel S. Mills
Daniel S. Mills University of Lincoln
John J. McGlone
John J. McGlone Texas Tech University
Christine J Nicol
Christine J Nicol Royal Veterinary College
David Fraser
David Fraser University of British Columbia
Jonathan J. Cooper
Jonathan J. Cooper University of Lincoln
Douglas F. Antczak
Douglas F. Antczak Cornell University

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