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Stereotypic Behaviors in Horses and Other Equids

Publish Date: May 27 2020
Publication Number: W898
Subject: Equine
Language: English
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Abstract

In horses, a stereotypy is any repetitive oral or locomotor action that serves little or no outward function. Learn why horses engage in stereotypic behaviors and how to prevent these stereotypies from developing and persisting.