Buch, Englisch, Band 122, 152 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 240 mm
Reihe: EAAP Scientific Series
Buch, Englisch, Band 122, 152 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 240 mm
Reihe: EAAP Scientific Series
ISBN: 978-90-8686-033-3
Verlag: Brill Academic Publishers
Important behavioural aspects concern: how to measure temperament traits and the genetic/experimental influences on temperament, when, how and whether to handle foals in order to improve human/foal relation, the importance of the social environment on the behaviour of young and adult horses. On the other hand, the improvement of equine welfare through better practices is described such as housing design, feeding practices or social grouping. The use of behavioural cues in order to assess welfare is discussed and tested through experimental approaches.
This book constitutes a very rich overview of the recent and new research lines in the field of horse behaviour and welfare.