The Behaviour and Welfare of the Horse [OP]

by Andrew F. Fraser

Overview

Horses play a unique role in human activities, for both work and recreation. From the ranch to the racetrack, an understanding of their behavior and needs is vital for humans to ensure their well-being. Providing a comprehensive, scientific overview of horse behavior and its relation to welfare, this updated edition includes new developments in the understanding of the relationship between physiology and performance, and the neuro-chemical basis of stereotypic behavior. It is expanded to address the important topic of welfare from both a fundamental and practical viewpoint, and will serve as an essential resource for veterinarians, equine professionals and horse owners as well as students of veterinary and animal sciences.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781845936280
Publisher:	CABI
Publication date:	06/17/2010
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	270
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Andrew F. Fraser was formerly with Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada.

Table of Contents

About the Author vii

Preface ix

Acknowledgements xi

Introduction xiii

1 Development of Equine Behaviour 1

2 Sensory Faculties and Behavioural Roots 20

3 Neural Substrate 37

4 Behavioural Homeostasis 46

5 Eating, Drinking and Ingestive Welfare 58

6 Body Care and Evacuation 68

7 Kinetic Behaviour and Racing 79

8 Spatial Factors 97

9 Rest, Work and Transportation 106

10 Breeding Function 123

11 Mare/Foal Dynamics 137

12 Foal Function and Welfare 155

13 Development and Social Behaviour 169

14 Humane Control and Husbandry Welfare 182

15 Disordered Behaviour and Stress 195

16 Equine Culture and Protection 215

Glossary of Terms 225

References 233

Index 243

Editorial Reviews

"The book should find its way to the book shelves of university students of animal behaviour, veterinary students and practitioners, and all professionals working with horses."

E. Baranyiová

"The book should find its way to the book shelves of university students of animal behaviour, veterinary students and practitioners, and all professionals working with horses."

Praise for the First Edition:
"I would recommend it to everyone with an interest in, and love of, horses."

From the Publisher

"The book should find its way to the book shelves of university students of animal behaviour, veterinary students and practitioners, and all professionals working with horses."

E. Baranyiová

Praise for the First Edition:
"I would recommend it to everyone with an interest in, and love of, horses."

The Veterinary Record