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Horse Behavior
Contributor(s): Waring, George (Author)

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 ISBN: 0815514840     ISBN-13: 9780815514848
Publisher: William Andrew
OUR PRICE: $118.65  

Binding Type: Hardcover
Published: December 2007
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Annotation: The second edition of this important reference provides updates in the areas of activity patterns, social behavior, reproduction, animal husbandry, and management. This easy-to-read text integrates findings from hundreds of international researchers and includes an updated appendix listing behavioral symptoms and possible causes. Over 100 illustrations and photos provide excellent visual cues for those who work with horses every day.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - General
- Medical | Veterinary Medicine - Equine
- Pets | Horses
Dewey: 599.665
LCCN: 2002016526
Series: Noyes Animal Behavior, Ecology, Conservation, and Management
Physical Information: 1.15" H x 6.76" W x 8.82" L (1.84 lbs) 456 pages
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
 
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Publisher Description:
First published in 1983, the second edition of this informative book remains the most comprehensive and current overview of the behavioral traits and adaptations of horses. The book integrates findings from hundreds of international researchers to provide the reader a factual synthesis of the behavior of domestic and feral horses. Building on the strengths of the first edition, the author has thoroughly updated coverage of horse ancestry, development, perception, learning, play, social behavior, behavioral manipulation, maintenance activities, and sexual behavior.

In this second edition more emphasis has been given to animal husbandry and management. Additionally, the second edition includes an all-new section on ecological influences on activity patterns, habitat utilization, social behavior and reproduction. An expanded section on applied ethology provides behavioral considerations for management and insight regarding the behavioral indicators of horse health and well being. This is followed with an updated appendix listing behavioral symptoms and possible causes. The text contains numerous tables and nearly 100 illustrations and photos.
 
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