Is it Coping or is it a Vice? A Review of Cribbing, Weaving and Other Stereotypic Behaviors - On January 22, 2013 at 7PM EST, Dr. Carissa Wickens of My Horse University and eXtension HorseQuest will offer this free monthly webcast.
A horse cribbing on a wood fence
Research studies designed to investigate equine stereotypies have provided valuable insight into the prevalence, underlying mechanisms, and owner perceptions of the behaviors.
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.
Presentation Summary:
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.
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