EQUINE BEHAVIOR – A Guide for Veterinarians and Equine Scientists

Häftad bok. Saunders (W.B.) Co Ltd. 2004. 369 sidor.

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The quintessential reference for all who really want to know what makes horses tick. Research in horse behavior has made great strides in recent years. This book examines the truth behind modern trends and ancient traditions. Full of insight, it rounds up the latest findings of practitioners and researchers from all over the world, drawing on both cutting-edge research and best practice.
• With more than 1,000 references, the book explores equine behavior from first principles, by considering the behavior of free-ranging horses and focusing on ways in which management and training influence the responses of their domestic counterparts.
• Equine physicians, trainers, handlers and owners all need to be students of equine behavior, because the first sign of a problem is often a change in behavior. So, whether you own, ride, lead, groom, feed or heal horses, what you observe is vital to your understanding. Behavioral problems in the stable and under saddle are a grave concern for equine veterinarians worldwide, because they can lead to poor performance, welfare issues, abuse and, ultimately, wastage.
• Traditionally, veterinarians gave priority to the physical health of their equine patients. This book is a unique attempt to demonstrate the way science can throw light on how and why problems and unwelcome behaviors arise. It also offers ways to bring about change for the better. Beautifully illustrated with more than 500 photographs and line diagrams, "Equine Behavior: A Guide for Veterinarians and Equine Scientists" is an essential resource for practising veterinarians, students and enthusiasts with a specific interest in horses, ponies, and donkeys. Professional trainers and handlers, equine scientists and behavior therapists will also find its contents invaluable. Paul McGreevy is Senior Lecturer in Animal Behavior at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Veterinary Science.

"Very very informative, extremely interesting and scientific. – This is not your generic behaviour book. As a second year veterinary student I have found this book to be unique in its academic stance. The writing style is very engaging and despite its academic stance, it is easy to follow and understand and there are coloured diagrams throughout. Nom-scientists and veterinary students in their primary years of study will benefit particularly from earlier chapters of the equine role in modern society and how management may influence behaviours as well as the chapter on handling and transport. Later chapters, for example Ingested behaviours, eliminative behaviour, the brain, locomotor and thosde behaviours specific to the mare and stallion are very clinically relevant, extremely interesting and have aided my understanding ..."

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