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Completely updated and revised, a new, international expert editorial and multidisciplinary authorship team build on Andrew Fraser's decades of work as an ethologist, veterinarian, historian, horseman, breeder, trainer, conservationist, and field scientist, sharing essential knowledge to improve horse behaviour, welfare and safety. New for the third edition: The effects of noise on the horse's welfare. Husbandry and grazing management as well as transport and horse safety during road transport. Key issues and advances concerning equipment and the horse's mouth. Genetics and temperament, including horse vocalisations and what these indicate. Welfare assessment models and welfare dilemmas such as euthanasia. The gaits and challenges of equestrian sports. Considerations of behaviour and welfare during evacuation and rescue. This classic text remains an essential resource for veterinarians, animal scientists, equine professionals and horse owners.

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Author:   Christopher B Riley (University of Guelph, Canada) ,  Sharon E Cregier (University of Prince Edward Island, Canada and North American Editor Emerita, Equine Behaviour) ,  Andrew Fraser (formerly Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada) ,  Erica K Gee (Massey University, New Zealand)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.863kg
ISBN:  

9781789242102

ISBN 10:   178924210
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   17 May 2022
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1: Development and Assessment of Equine Behaviour 2: Sensory and Neurologic Faculties 3: The Neurological Underpinnings of Behaviour 4: Behavioural Homeostasis, Daily Rhythms and Advances in Monitoring 5: Ingestion, Elimination and Comfort 6: Kinetic Behaviour and Athletic Performance 7: Spatial Factors 8: Equine Transport 9: Reproduction and Breeding 10: Mare Foal Dynamics 11: Foal Function and Welfare 12: Development and Social Behaviour 13: Undesirable Behaviour and Stress 14: Humane Control, Training and Husbandry 15: Evacuation and Rescue Welfare Husted

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Christopher B. Riley is at Massey University, New Zealand. Andrew F. Fraser was formerly with Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada.

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