This book synthesizes existing knowledge of the process of domestication and how captive
breeding and management of wild and domestic animals have affected their behaviour and …

Many behaviours in domestic animals, such as the'stable vices' of horses, are treated
because they are considered undesirable for economic or cultural reasons, and not because …

Cognitive mechanisms are an important part of the organization of the behavior systems of
animals. In the wild, animals regularly face problems that they must overcome in order to …

Behaviour scores (BS) offer non-invasive, objective and easy to use ways of assessing
welfare in animals. Their development has, however, largely focused on behavioural …

Weaning foals marks a stressful event in horses' lives. Limited research exists regarding
different housing methods post-weaning and the long-term implications on horse behavior …

Equine Reproductive Physiology Breeding and Stud Management, 5th Edition provides a
thorough grounding in equine reproductive anatomy and physiology and applies it to all …

It is frequently asserted that equine stereotypies, such as crib‐biting, wind‐sucking and
weaving, are caused by boredom. However, this explanation is too general to be of practical …

Objective To develop a method for objective assessment of equine post–operative pain.
Study design Prospective nonblinded clinical study. Animals Twelve adult horses: Group 1 …

Apparently functionless, repetitive behaviour in horses, such as weaving or crib-biting has
been difficult to explain for behavioural scientists, horse owners and veterinarians alike …

This article posits that stereotypical behavior patterns and the overall psychological well
being of today's performance horse could be substantially enhanced with care that …