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As in many other species, hierarchy in horses is based on deference by lower-ranking animals, not fighting. The highest-ranking stallion in a band does most of the breeding, because it is the first to secure access to a receptive female and the first to displace a female from another band.
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In horses, weaving, box-walking, pawing, kicking, self mutilation, cribbing, wind-sucking and wood- chewing are all described as abnormal (Waring 1983; Kiley- Worthington 1987; McBane 1994). Abnormal behaviour elicits considerable controversy in animal husbandry.
Both behaviors are seen in confined horses, serve no purpose, are hard to interrupt, and are usually slower than other types of movements. Possible causes of stall walking include lack of exercise and social contact and claustrophobia (an intense fear of small spaces).
Jun 1, 2023 · Undesirable behaviours occur for a range of reasons, and they can be considered normal or abnormal for that species (Hothersall and Casey, 2012, Overall, 2013b). In horses, they can indicate pain, fear, fear of pain, anxiety, frustration, conflict, or confusion.
Jun 10, 2020 · Certainly, quantification of genes involved in fear, aggression, and abnormal behaviors, including stereotypic behaviors, will allow owners to identify predisposed individuals, which may enhance the ability to proactively manage, handle, and train horses for more successful outcomes.
- Carissa Wickens, Samantha A. Brooks
- 2020
Aug 30, 2011 · Some horses develop abnormal or repetitive behaviours, which are not in the ‘normal’ behavioural repertoire. These stereotypic behaviours, sometimes termed ‘vices’, can indicate strategies to cope with a suboptimal environment.
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Underlying causes include displacement behavior, self-reinforced behavior, and redirected behavior. Skin diseases and pain can also lead to self-mutilation and must be excluded. This problem seems more common in young males ( 2 yr old) and may possibly be triggered by environmental stressors.
