Researchers believe that the development and prevalence of abnormal behaviors in horses
may be caused by several environmental and biological factors, and the literature offers …

Stabled horses often experience negative emotions due to the inappropriate living
conditions imposed by humans. However, identifying what emotions horses experience and …

Domestic horses are currently often subject to management practices that can entail social
stressors, which in turn can negatively influence immunocompetence and disease …

The present study aimed to provide preliminary data on the prevalence of oral stereotypic,
locomotory stereotypic, and redirected behaviors as well as their associations with stable …

Horse practitioners have difficulties with undesirable behaviors exhibited by their horses
(Equus caballus), such as cribbing, weaving, or head shaking. It has been suggested that …

The aim of this article is to show the most significant factors influencing the indoor
environment in winter considering the operating conditions of an older stable modified for …

Horse confinement is a common practice worldwide. However, preventing horses from
grazing and denying them social interaction can compromise their welfare and lead to …

Behaviour-related issues are common in horses. Many 'undesirable behaviours' pose
important safety concerns for the human handlers/riders/carers, as well as welfare concerns …

Racehorse welfare is gaining increasing public attention, however scientific evidence in this
area is lacking. In order to develop a better understanding of racehorse welfare, it must be …

Stereotypical behavior (STB) has been observed in a wide range of species regardless of its
classification. Despite extensive research into factors that contribute to the etiology of STB …