Publications
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Chapters in Books

    1. Millman, S.T., Duncan, I.J.H., 2000. Social cognition. In: Keeling, L. and Gonyou, H. (Editors), Social Behaviour of Farm Animals, CAB International, Wallingford, Oxon, UK, p.373-394.
    2. Fraser, D., Mench, J.A., Millman, S.T., 2001. Farm animals and their welfare in 2000. In: Salem, D.J. and Rowan, A. (Editors), State of the Animals 2001, Humane Society Press, Washington, DC, USA, p.87-99.
    3. Mills D.M., Millman S.T., Levine, E., 2007. Applied animal behaviour: assessment, pain and aggression. In: C. McGowan, L. Goff, N. Stubbs (Editors), Animal Physiotherapy: Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Animals, Blackwell Publishing, p.3-13.
    4. Millman, S.T., Mench, J.A., Malleau, A., submitted. The future of poultry welfare. In: Duncan, I.J.H. (Editor), The Welfare of Domestic Fowl, Kluwer Academic Publishers, The Netherlands.

Papers in refereed journals

Papers in refereed journals (accepted or submitted)

    1. Bruni, A., Duncan, I.J.H., Millman, S.T., MacDonald R., Widowski, T.M., accepted. The effect of cold draft on oral behavior of newly weaned piglets. Journal of Animal Science
    2. Burrows K.E., Adams, C.L., Millman, S.T., accepted. Physical and social factors affecting behaviour and quality of life in service dogs for children with Autism Spectrum disorder. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science
    3. Sutherland, S.J., Gray, J.T., Menzies, P.I., Hook, S.E., Millman, S.T., in preparation. Transmission of food-borne zoonotic pathogens to riparian areas by pastured sheep. Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research

Papers in conference proceedings

    1. Millman, S.T., 1999. Welfare standards in U.S. livestock systems: are they likely to improve? Eurogroup for Animal Welfare Annual General Meeting, Brussels, Belgium, Nov.1999.
    2. Millman, S.T., 2001. Prescribing animal production to meet with societal expectations. Prescriptive Production Issues, panel discussion for USDA Combined Extension Workshop, International Animal Agriculture and Food Science Conference, Indianapolis, IN, July 2001.
    3. Millman, S.T., 2001. Farm animal welfare: consumer concerns, opportunities for improvement. Animal Welfare Conference, National Council of Chain Restaurants/Center for a Liveable Future, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, May 2001.
    4. Millman, S., 2002. The measurable outcomes for swine welfare, Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, Saint Paul, MN, September 2002.
    5. Millman, S., 2003. Improving animal welfare on poultry meat operations. Ordre des Medecins Veterinaires du Quebec, 62nd Congres Annuel, Oct.16-18, 2003, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, p.631-640.
    6. Millman S.T., 2005. Behavior of the sick pig: how to enhance recovery rates. 36th Annual Meeting, American Association of Swine Veterinarians, Toronto, ON, Mar. 5-8.
    7. Millman S.T., 2006. What is sickness motivation and why does it matter? Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, Saint Paul, MN, September 2006.
    8. Todd, C.G., McKnight, D.R., Millman, S.T., Duffield, T.F., Leslie, K.E., 2007. The efficacy of meloxicam (Metacam®) for the relief of pain associated with diarrhea in dairy calves. Ontario Veterinary Medical Association Conference, January 2007, Toronto, ON.
    9. Todd, C.G., McKnight, D.R., Millman, S.T., Duffield, T.F., Leslie, K.E., 2007. The efficacy of meloxicam (Metacam®) as an adjunct therapy in the treatment of neonatal calf diarrhea complex. Accepted. International Calf Management Conference, June 20-22, 2007, Steinkjer, Norway.

Published abstracts

    1. Millman, S.T., Duncan, I.J.H., Widowski, T.M., 1996. Forced copulations by broiler breeder males. In: Duncan, I.J.H., Widowski, T.M. and Haley, D.B. (Editors), Proceedings of the 30th International Congress of the International Society for Applied Ethology, Guelph, ON, Canada, Aug.14-17, 1996, p.50. [oral presentation]
    2. Millman, S.T., Duncan, I.J.H., Widowski, T.M., 1997. Extreme aggression in male broiler breeder fowl. In: Hemsworth, P.H., Spinka, M. and Kostal, L. (Editors), Proceedings of the 31st International Congress of the International Society for Applied Ethology, Prague, Czech Republic, Aug.13-16, 1997, p.188. [poster]
    3. Millman, S.T., Duncan, I.J.H., 1998. Responses of male domestic fowl to a conspecific male model. ), Proceedings of the International Society for Applied Ethology, North American Regional Meeting, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, June 26-27, p.22. [oral presentation]
    4. Millman, S.T., 2000. Applying animal behavior to assess animal well-being, Careers in Animal Behaviour: Outside Academia, Animal Behavior Society Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. [oral presentation]
    5. Millman, S.T., Duncan, I.J.H., 2000. Why are broiler breeder males so aggressive? XXI World’s Poultry Congress, Montreal, PQ, Canada, Aug.20-24, 2000, W3.07. [poster]
    6. Millman, S.T., Duncan, I.J.H., Chambers, J.R., 2000. Crouching by females reduces, but does not inhibit, aggressive attacks by sire-strain male meat chickens. In Ramos, A., Pinheiro Machado Filho, L.C. and Hotzel, M.J. (Editors), Proceedings of the 34th International Congress of the International Society for Applied Ethology, Florianopolis, Brazil, Oct.17-20, 2000, p.50. [oral presentation]
    7. Millman, S.T., 2000. Welfare of surplus calves in the dairy industry. Journal of Animal Science, 78 (Suppl.1):32-33. [poster]
    8. Millman, S.T., Stauffacher, M., Stookey, J.M., Duncan, I.J.H., 2001. The impact of applied ethology in improving animal welfare. In: Garner, J.P., Mench, J.A. and Heekin, S.P. (Editors), Proceedings of the 35th International Congress of the International Society for Applied Ethology, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA, USA, August 4-9, 2001, p.58. [workshop]
    9. Zurbrigg, K., Anderson, N., Millman, S., Kelton, D., 2004. Injuries of dairy cattle: a retrospective analysis of data from Ontario tie stall farms. International Congress of the ISAE, Helsinki, Finland, August 2-7, 2004. [oral presentation]
    10. Zurbrigg, K., Millman, S., Anderson, N., Kelton, D., 2004. Use of animal-based parameters to evaluate tie-stall design and stockmanship on dairy farms in Ontario. Proceedings of the 37th Annual Conference, American Association of Bovine Practitioners, Fort Worth, TX, 23-25 Sept., 2004, p.193, 257-258. [oral presentation]
    11. Lissemore, K., Milligan, B., DeHaan, A., Millman, S., Duffield, T., 2004. Strategies to minimize pain response following dehorning in dairy calves. Proceedings of the 37th Annual Conference, American Association of Bovine Practitioners, Fort Worth, TX, 23-25 Sept., 2004, p. 211-212, 279. [oral presentation]
    12. Lissemore, K., Milligan, B., DeHaan, A., Millman, S., Duffield, T., 2004. Strategies to minimize pain response following dehorning in dairy calves. World Buiatrics Congress, Quebec City, 2004. [oral presentation]
    13. Millman, S.T., Gray, J.T., Sheppard, K.C., Gallien, A., Friendship, R.M., 2004. A model for exploring sickness behaviour in swine. 7th ISAE North American Regional Meeting, June 18-19, 2004, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA. [poster]
    14. Zurbrigg, K., Anderson, N., Millman, S., Kelton, D., 2004. The use of animal-based parameters to evaluate tie stall design and stockmanship on dairy farms in Ontario. 7th ISAE North American Regional Meeting, June 18-19, 2004, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA. [oral presentation]
    15. Millman S.T., 2005. What are the behavioural needs of ill animals, and why do they matter? International Conference: From Darwin to Dawkins: the science and implications of animal sentience. London, UK, Mar. 17-18, 2005. [poster]
    16. Gray J.T., Colgoni A., van der Vinne A.N., Sheppard K.C., Millman S.T., 2005. Microbiological changes associated with an antibiotic associated diarrhea model in swine. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Microbiology, Atlanta, GA. [poster]
    17. Millman S.T., Sheppard KC, Madden M, Valliant AE, 2005. Effects of intermittent lighting on resting behavior by newly weaned piglets. Joint American Dairy Science Association-American Society of Animal Science-Canadian Society of Animal Science Meeting, Cincinnati, July 24-28, 2005. [poster]
    18. Millman ST, Duffield T, Lissemore K, James S, Misch L, 2005. Does ketoprofen alleviate acute pain in young calves during dehorning? Joint American Dairy Science Association-American Society of Animal Science-Canadian Society of Animal Science Meeting, Cincinnati, July 24-28, 2005. [oral presentation]
    19. Zurbrigg K, Kelton D, Anderson N, Millman S, 2005. The use of animal-based measures to evaluate tie stall design on dairy farms in Ontario. Joint American Dairy Science Association-American Society of Animal Science-Canadian Society of Animal Science Meeting, Cincinnati, July 24-28, 2005. [oral presentation]
    20. Misch L, Duffield T, Lissemore K, Millman S, 2005. Investigation of the practices of dairy producers and veterinarians in dehorning Ontario dairy calves. American Association of Bovine Practitioners. [oral presentation]
    21. Sawford K, Sigurjónsdóttir H, Millman ST, 2005. Does kinship matter when horses mix with unfamiliar conspecifics?  The 39th International Congress of the International Society for Applied Ethology, Sagamihara, Japan, Aug. 21-24. [oral presentation]
    22. Millman, S.T., Friendship, R.M., Dewey, C.E., Sheppard, K.C., 2005. Meeting the needs of ill swine: a survey of hospital pens used on Ontario swine farms. 3rd International Workshop on the Assessment of Animal Welfare at Farm and Group Level, Vienna, Austria. [oral presentation]
    23. Millman, S.T., Sheppard, K.C., Gray, J.T., 2006. Effects of a non-infectious gastrointestinal microflora shift on resting and social motivation of weanling pigs. North American Regional Meeting of the International Society of Applied Ethology, Vancouver, BC, June 7 & 8, 2006, p.50. [poster]
    24. Colgoni, A., Gray, J.T., Millman, S.T., 2006. Effects of microflora change on resting behaviour in grouped pigs. North American Regional Meeting of the International Society of Applied Ethology, Vancouver, BC, June 7 & 8, 2006, p.38. [poster]
    25. Drissler, M., Physick-Sheard, P., Millman, S.T., 2006. .Associations between  groom  characteristics  and prevalence of and solutions used for behaviour problems, in racing Standardbred horses. North American Regional Meeting of the International Society of Applied Ethology, Vancouver, BC, June 7 & 8, 2006, p.15. [oral presentation]
    26. Sutherland, S.J., Gray, J.T., Hook, S.E., Menzies, P., Millman, S.T., 2006. Behaviour of grazing sheep and transmission of pathogens through water. North American Regional Meeting of the International Society of Applied Ethology, Vancouver, BC, June 7 & 8, 2006, p.29. [poster]
    27. Misch, L., Putnam, H., Duffield, T., Millman, S., Lissemore, K., Leslie, K., 2006. A retrospective video analysis of the behaviour of periparturient dairy cattle. North American Regional Meeting of the International Society of Applied Ethology, Vancouver, BC, June 7 & 8, 2006, p.20. [oral presentation]
    28. Todd, C., McKnight, D., Millman, S., Duffield, T., Leslie, K., 2006. The effects of Meloxicam therapy on the behaviour of calves with diarrhea. North American Regional Meeting of the International Society of Applied Ethology, Vancouver, BC, June 7 & 8, 2006, p.30. [oral presentation]
    29. Misch, L., Putnam, H., Duffield, T., Millman, S., Lissemore, K., Leslie, K., 2006. A retrospective video analysis of the behaviour of periparturient dairy cattle. Joint American Dairy Science Association-American Society of Animal Science, Minneapolis, MN.
    30. Colgoni, A., Gray, J.T., Millman, S.T., 2006. Microflora change is associated with increased aggression in swine. Proceedings of the International Congress of the ISAE, Bristol, UK, August 8-12, 2006. [poster]
    31. Drissler, M., Physick-Sheard, P., Millman, S.T., 2006. An exploration of behaviour problems in racing Standardbred horses. Proceedings of the International Congress of the ISAE, Bristol, UK, August 8-12, 2006. [poster]
    32. Brunt, M.W., Leung, M.C.K., Smith, T.K., Millman, S.T., accepted. The effects of gastrointestinal illness on the intra-specific behaviour of Canis familiaris. International Congress of the International Society of Applied Ethology, Merida, MX, July 31-August 3 2007. [poster]
    33. Valdmanis, L.A., Menzies, P.I., Millman, S.T., accepted. A survey of dehorning practices and pain management in goats. International Congress of the International Society of Applied Ethology, Merida, MX, July 31-August 3 2007. [poster]
    34. Todd, C.G., McKnight, D.R., Millman, S.T., Duffield, T.F., Leslie, K.E., accepted. Meloxicam therapy for calves with neonatal calf diarrhea complex. International Congress of the International Society of Applied Ethology, Merida, MX, July 31-August 3 2007. [poster]
    35. Heinrich, A., Duffield, T., Lissemore, K., Millman, S. accepted. Behaviour and pain sensitivity of dairy calves following dehorning and the efficacy of meloxicam for alleviating the pain response. International Congress of the International Society of Applied Ethology, Merida, MX, July 31-August 3 2007. [oral presentation]
    36. Putnam Dingwell, H., Leslie, K., Duffield, T., Millman, S., Lissemore, K., accepted. The effects of periparturient pain management on the behavioural, physiological and biological indicators in dairy cattle. International Congress of the International Society of Applied Ethology, Merida, MX, July 31-August 3 2007. [poster]
    37. Von Borstel, U.U., Millman, S.T., Keeling, L.J., Shoveller, A.K., Duncan, I.J.H., accepted. Impact of riding in Rollkur posture on welfare of performance horses.  International Congress of the International Society of Applied Ethology, Merida, MX, July 31-August 3 2007. [oral presentation]
    38. Heinrich, A., Duffield, T., Lissemore, K., Squires, E.J., Millman, S.T., accepted. The efficacy of meloxicam at relieving the pain response to dehorning in dairy calves. Joint ADSA-PSA-AMPA-ASAS Meeting, San Antonio, TX, July 8-12, 2007. [oral presentation]
    39. Todd, C.G., McKnight, D.R., Millman, S.T., Duffield, T.F., Leslie, K.E., accepted. An evaluation of meloxicam (Metacam) as an adjunctive therapy for calves with neonatal calf diarrhea complex. Joint ADSA-PSA-AMPA-ASAS Meeting, San Antonio, TX, July 8-12, 2007. [oral presentation]
    40. Von Borstel, U.U., Duncan, I.J.H., Shoveller, A.K., Millman, S.T., Keeling, L.J., submitted. Transfer of nervousness from performance rider to the horse. Third International Equitation Science Symposium, East Lansing, MI, August 13-14, 2007.
    41. Higginson, J., Millman, S.T., Ogilvie, G., Zurbrigg, K., Kelton, D. submitted. Impact of neck chain length on the behaviour of dairy cows in tie-stalls. American Association of Bovine Practitioners.
    42. Sinclair, M, Millman, S., submitted. An investigation of behaviour of horses undergoing exploratory laprotomy. American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists, September 26-30, 2007, New Orleans.
    43. Sinclair, M., Millman, S.T., submitted. Pain associated with lameness: using behaviour to evaluate efficacy of NSAID treatment. American Association of Equine Practitioners, Equine Lameness Research Meeting and Panel, Fort Collins, CO, July 31-August 1, 2007. [invited presentation, “Blue Ribbon Panel”]

Posters (unpublished) presented at scientific conferences:

    1. Madden, M., Reid, E., Gray, J.T., Dewey, C., Friendship, R., Widowski, T., Millman, S., 2003. Does the absence of the sow at weaning alter piglet resting behaviour  and health? Summer Leadership Program Poster Competition. Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, ON, Canada, August 13-14, 2003.
    2. Madden, M., Reid, E., Gray, J.T., Dewey, C., Friendship, R., Widowski, T., Millman, S., 2003. Does the absence of the sow at weaning alter piglet resting behaviour and health? OVC Animal Welfare Forum. Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, ON, Canada, August 13-14, 2003. [This poster won 1st prize in the competition]
    3. Viswanathan, D., Gray, J.T., Sheppard, K.C., Millman, S.T., 2004. The effects of Chlortetracycline on drinking behaviour by domestic chicks (Gallus gallus). Summer Undergraduate Student Leadership Program Poster Competition, Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, ON, Canada, August 11-12, 2004.
    4. Sawford, K., Millman, S.T., 2004. The formation of social bonds in two herds of Icelandic horses. Summer Undergraduate Student Leadership Program Poster Competition, Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, ON, Canada, August 11-12, 2004.
    5. Friendship, C.R.C., Sutherland, S., Hook, S., Lawson, M., van der Vinne, A., Millman, S., Gray, S.T., 2005. The contribution of pastured sheep to antimicrobial resistant organisms in the environment. Summer Undergraduate Student Leadership Program Poster Competition, Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, ON, Canada, August 16-18, 2005.
    6. Misch, L., Duffield, T., Millman, S., Leslie, K., Lissemore, K., 2005. A retrospective video analysis of the behaviour of periparturient dairy cattle. Summer Undergraduate Student Leadership Program Poster Competition, Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, ON, Canada, August 16-18, 2005.
    7. Shock, D., Duffield, T., Lissemore, K., Millman, S., 2005. Comparing three dehorning methods based on efficacy and calf response. Summer Undergraduate Student Leadership Program Poster Competition, Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, ON, Canada, August 16-18, 2005. [This poster won 3rd prized in the competition]
    8. Molnar, S., Drissler, M., Millman, S., 2005. The prevalence of behaviour problems in Thoroughbred racehorses. Summer Undergraduate Student Leadership Program Poster Competition, Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, ON, Canada, August 16-18, 2005.
    9. Leung M, Brunt M, Karrow N, Boermans H, Millman S, Smith T, 2006. Nutritional toxicity of feed-borne Fusarium mycotoxins on mature beagle dogs. Current Issues in Toxicology — New Contaminants, Persistent Problems, March 5, 2006, Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, ON.
    10. Brunt, M.W., Millman, S.T., 2006. Welfare implications pertaining to anaesthesia induction and euthanasia of the laboratory rabbit. 45th Annual Symposium of the Canadian Association of Laboratory Animal Science, Montreal, PQ, June 2-4, 2006.
    11. Jantzi G.S., Brunt, M.W., Sheppard, K.C., Leung, M., Smith, T., Millman, S.T., 2006. Sickness behaviour in dogs. Summer Undergraduate Student Leadership Program Poster Competition, Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, ON, Canada, August 16-18, 2006.
    12. Reed, M.J., Heinrich, A., Millman, S., Duffield, T., Lissemore, K., Squires, J., 2006. An evaluation of the impact of dehorning and meloxicam treatment on cortisol concentrations in dairy calves. Summer Undergraduate Student Leadership Program Poster Competition, Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, ON, Canada, August 16-18, 2006. [This poster won 1st prize in the competition]
    13. Valdmanis, L.,Millman, S., Menzies, P., 2006. A survey of current procedures and perspectives for dehorning pain management in goats. Summer Undergraduate Student Leadership Program Poster Competition, Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, ON, Canada, August 16-18, 2006.
 
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