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 with a factual
synthesis of the behaviour 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 behavioral manipulation, maintenance activities,
and sexual behaviour. Throughout these and other
chapters, 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 behaviour and reproduction. An expanded section
on applied ethnology provides behavioral considerations
or 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.
Interesting Facts: Rich with international data,
incorporated into text, tables, and figures Two new
chapters on ecological influences dealing with
interactions between environment feeding, ranging,
shelter seeking, reproductive and social behavior, among
other topics New chapter on behavioral considerations in
horse management, plus updated material on health and
well being, surveys atypical symptoms ranging from
posture to social behaviour Update appendix provides an
extensive listing of behavioral symptoms, with
identifications of possible associated problems. |
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