The term ‘behaviour modification’ was introduced by Edward Thorndike in the early 1900s and encompasses the principles of empirically altering an individual’s reactions to specific stimuli via the application of learning theory in a practical context. Learning theory is a conceptual framework that describes the processes by which individuals learn and adapt their behaviour accordingly (Jensen, 2009).

Author

Loni Loftus MSc BSc(Hons)

Loni holds a BSc(Hons) degree in Equine Science and an MSc in Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare. She owned and ran a behaviour training and rehabilitation centre for a number of years before starting her career as a lecturer Loni works as an education consultant for Central Veterinary Services and also lectures in animal science, behaviour and welfare for a number of colleges and universities as well as continuing to practise as an animal behaviourist Loni’s interests are based around injury, disease, rehabilitation, behaviour and welfare, with current research in the areas of equine euthanasia and stress in animals at public events.

Loni is secretary of the Veterinary Wound Healing Association. Her interest in wound management stems from her rehabilitation work and current projects see her developing research in the area of new products and their application in veterinary wound care as well as the ethics and welfare considerations surrounding veterinary treatment

Keywords: Clinical, Equine, Behaviour

To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 29 (07) • July 2014 • pp241-245

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