Is It Coping or Is It a Vice: Cribbing, Weaving and Other Stereotypic Behaviors

Newsdate: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 - 09:03 am
Location: EAST LANSING, Michigan

On January 22, 2013, at 7 PM, EST, My Horse University is offering a webcast: Is it Coping or is it a Vice? A Review of Cribbing, Weaving and Other Stereotypic Behaviors to be presented by Dr. Carissa Wickens.

A horse cribbing

A horse cribbing

Is it Coping or is it a Vice? A Review of Cribbing, Weaving and Other Stereotypic Behaviors.

During the past decade, stereotypic behavior in horses has received considerable attention in the scientific literature. Research studies designed to investigate equine stereotypies have provided valuable insight into the prevalence, underlying mechanisms, and owner perceptions of the behaviors.

The findings of these studies have demonstrated how the management of horses can influence their behavior and well-being. This presentation will highlight recent research findings related to stereotypic behaviors in horses and will stress the importance of understanding why horses develop these behaviors.

About the Presenter:

Dr. Carissa Wickens joined the faculty in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences at the University of Delaware in July of 2009. She serves as Assistant Professor of Equine Science and Equine Extension Specialist for the state of Delaware. Carissa completed her Ph.D. in Animal Behavior and Welfare at Michigan State University in May 2009.

The focus of her doctoral research was stereotypic behavior in horses, with an emphasis on the oral stereotypy of crib-biting. During her Ph.D. program, Carissa also assisted with the development of an online Animal Welfare Assessment Course funded through the USDA Higher Education Challenge Grants Program.

Dr. Wickens is developing and teaching undergraduate animal science courses focused on the horse, and delivering both adult and youth equine education and outreach programs. Currently, Carissa teaches Introduction to Equine Science and Equine Management and guest lectures on equine topics in other Animal and Food Sciences courses including Introduction to Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, and Animal Behavior. 

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Date: January 22, 2013 | 7PM EST

About the Author

Flossie Sellers

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As an animal lover since childhood, Flossie was delighted when Mark, the CEO and developer of EquiMed asked her to join his team of contributors.

She enrolled in My Horse University at Michigan State and completed a number of courses in everything related to horse health, nutrition, diseases and conditions, medications, hoof and dental care, barn safety, and first aid.

Staying up-to-date on the latest developments in horse care and equine health is now a habit, and she enjoys sharing a wealth of information with horse owners everywhere.

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