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J. Mellish, J. Nienaber, L. Polasek and M. Horning. 2013. Beneath the surface:
Profiling blubber depth in pinnipeds with infrared imaging Journal of Thermal
Biology. 38(1):13-Oct.
M. Horning and J. A. E. Mellish. 2012. Predation on an Upper Trophic Marine
Predator, the Steller Sea Lion: Evaluating High Juvenile Mortality in a Density
Dependent Conceptual Framework Plos One. 7(1)
Hindle A, Mellish J, Horning M. 2011. The aerobic dive limit does not decline in an
aging pinniped. Journal of Experimental Zoology. 315(Part A):544-52.
A. Hindle, J. Mellish and M. Horning. 2011. The aerobic dive limit does not decline
in an aging pinniped Journal of Experimental Zoology Part a-Ecological Genetics and
Physiology. 315:544-552.
K. Walker, M. Horning, J. Mellish and D. Weary. 2011. The effects of two analgesic
regimes on behaviour after abdominal surgery in Steller sea lions The Veterinary
Journal. 190:160-164.
J. Mellish, A. Hindle and M. Horning. 2011. Health and condition of the adult
Weddell seal in McMurdo Sound, Antarctica Zoology. 114:177-183.
J. E. Mellish, A. G. Hindle and M. Horning. 2010. A preliminary assessment of the
impact of disturbance and handling on Weddell seals of McMurdo Sound, Antarctica
Antarctic Science. 22(1):25-29. doi: 10.1017/s0954102009990447 <Go to
ISI>://000274868100005
Mellish J, Hindle A, Horning M. 2010. A preliminary assessment of the impact of
disturbance and handling on Weddell seals (Leptonychotes weddellii) of McMurdo
Sound. Antarctic Science. 22:25-29.
J. Nienaber, J. Thomton, M. Horning, L. Polasek and J. A. Mellish. 2010. Surface
temperature patterns in seals and sea lions: A validation of temporal and spatial
consistency Journal of Thermal Biology. 35(8):435-440. doi:
10.1016/j.jtherbio.2010.09.005 <Go to ISI>://000284671300010
Nienaber J, Thomton J, Horning M, Polasek L, Mellish J. 2010. Thermal windows in
seals and sea lions: A validation of temporal and spatial consistency. Journal of
Thermal Biology. 35:435-440. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtherbio.2010.09.005
J. Mellish, P. Tuomi, A. Hindle, S. Jang and M. Horning. 2010. Skin Microbial Flora
and Effectiveness of Aseptic Technique for Deep Muscle Biopsies in Weddell Seals
(Leptonychotes weddellii) in McMurdo Sound, Antarctica Journal of Wildlife
Diseases. 46(2):655-658. doi: <Go to ISI>://000277431200042
Mellish J, Tuomi P, Hindle A*, Jang S, Horning M. 2010. Microbial flora associated
with deep muscle biopsy collection in Weddell seals (Leptonychotes weddellii) in
McMurdo Sound, Antarctica. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 46:655-658.
J. A. E. Mellish, P. A. Tuomi, A. G. Hindle and M. Horning. 2010. Chemical
immobilization of Weddell seals (Leptonychotes weddellii) by ketamine/midazolam
combination Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. 37(2):123-131. doi:
10.1111/j.1467-2995.2009.00517.x <Go to ISI>://000274336500005
Mellish J, Tuomi P, Hindle A, Horning M. 2010. Chemical immobilization of
Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) by ketamine midazolam combination.
Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia. 37:123-131.
Walker K*, Horning M, Mellish J, Weary D. 2009. Behavioral responses of juvenile
Steller sea lions to abdominal surgery: an assessment of post-operative pain. Applied
Animal Behavior Science. 120:201-207.
K. A. Walker, M. Horning, J. A. E. Mellish and D. M. Weary. 2009. Behavioural
responses of juvenile Steller sea lions to abdominal surgery: Developing an
assessment of post-operative pain Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 120(4Mar):201-207.
K. A. Walker, M. Horning, J. E. Mellish and D. M. Weary. 2009. Behavioural
responses of juvenile Steller sea lions to abdominal surgery: Developing an
assessment of post-operative pain Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 120(4Mar):201-207. doi: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6T48-4WPS9DW1/2/e21b5b0ffc3455dc3a4adb7ef7f3f302
M. Horning and J. A. E. Mellish. 2009. Spatially explicit detection of predation on
individual pinnipeds from implanted post-mortem satellite data transmitters
Endangered Species Research. 10:135-143. doi: http://www.intres.com/abstracts/esr/v10/p135-143/
A. G. Hindle, M. Horning, J. A. E. Mellish and J. M. Lawler. 2009. Diving into old
age: muscular senescence in a large-bodied, long-lived mammal, the Weddell seal
(Leptonychotes weddellii) Journal of Experimental Biology. 212(6):790-796.
A. G. Hindle, M. Horning, J. E. Mellish and J. M. Lawler. 2009. Diving into old age:
muscular senescence in a large-bodied, long-lived mammal, the Weddell seal
(Leptonychotes weddellii) Journal of Experimental Biology. 212(6):790-796. doi:
10.1242/jeb.025387 http://jeb.biologists.org/cgi/content/abstract/212/6/790
M. Horning, M. Haulena, P. Tuomi and J. A. E. Mellish. 2008. Intraperitoneal
implantation of life-long telemetry transmitters in otariids Bmc Veterinary Research.
4:-. doi: Artn 51 Doi 10.1186/1746-6148-4-51 <Go to ISI>://000263344700002
Horning M, Haulena M, Tuomi P, Mellish J. 2008. Intraperitoneal implantation of
life-long telemetry transmitters in sea lions. BMC Veterinary Research. 4(51) doi:
10.1186/1746-6148-4-51
J. D. Thomton, J. E. Mellish, D. R. Hennen and M. Horning. 2008. Juvenile Steller
sea lion dive behavior following temporary captivity Endangered Species Research.
4(2-Jan):195-203. doi: 10.3354/esr00062 <Go to ISI>://BIOSIS:PREV200800351562
Thomton J, Mellish J, Horning M. 2008. Effects of temporary captivity on diving and
ranging behavior of juvenile Steller sea lions, Eumetopias jubatus. Endangered
Species Research. 4:195-203.
L. Petrauskas, S. Atkinson, F. Gulland, J. A. Mellish and M. Horning. 2008.
Monitoring glucocorticoid response to rehabilitation and research procedures in
California and Steller sea lions Journal of Experimental Zoology Part a-Ecological
Genetics and Physiology. 309A(2):73-82. doi: Doi 10.1002/Jez.435 <Go to
ISI>://000253007600003
Mellish J, Horning M, York A. 2007. Seasonal and spatial blubber depth changes in
captive harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) and Steller’s sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus).
Journal of Mammalogy. 88:408-411.
Waite J*, Schrader W*, Mellish J, Horning M . 2007. Three-dimensional
photogrammetry as a tool for assessing morphometrics and estimating body mass of
Steller sea lions. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. 64:296-303.
Mellish J, Thomton J, Horning M . 2007. Physiological and behavioral response to
intra-abdominal transmitter implantation in Steller sea lions. Journal of Experimental
Marine Biology and Ecology. 351:283-293.
Mellish, JE., Calkins, DG., Christen, DR., Horning, M., Rea, LD., and Atkinson, SK..
2006. Temporary captivity as a research tool: Comprehensive study of wild pinnipeds
under controlled conditions. Aqua. Mamm.. 32(1):58-65.
Mellish, JE., Calkins, DG., Christen, DR., Horning, M., Rea, LD., and Atkinson, SK..
2006. Temporary captivity as a research tool: Comprehensive study of wild pinnipeds
under controlled conditions. Aqua. Mamm.. 32(1):58-65.
Mellish J, Calkins D, Christen D, Horning M, Rea L, Atkinson S. 2006. Temporary
captivity as a research tool: Comprehensive study of wild pinnipeds under controlled
conditions. Aquatic Mammals. 32:58-65.
Mellish J, Tuomi P, Horning M. 2004. Assessment of ultrasound imaging as a noninvasive measure of blubber thickness in pinnipeds. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife
Medicine . 35:116-118.