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HORSE BEHAVIOR, 2ND EDITION
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Second Edition

By
George H. Waring, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, USA

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.

Audience
Animal scientists, veterinarians, horse breeders, agricultural and zoological managers and handlers, animal behaviorists, and horse enthusiasts worldwide.

Contents
Introduction Ancestry of the Horse Perception and Orientation Motor Patterns Behavioral Development Ontogeny of Behavior Patterns Play Investigative Behavior Learning and Memory Maintenance Activities Resting and Sleep Ingestive Behavior Eliminative Behavior Comfort Behavior Reproductive Behavior Sexual Behavior of Stallions Sexual Behavior of Mares Maternal Behavior Social Behavior Social Organization Social Attachment Home Range and Territoriality Social Dominance Agonistic Behavior Communicative Behavior Ecological Influences Interaction of Horses and Their Environment Ecological Influences on Reproduction and Social Behavior Applied Ethology in Horse Care and Management Behavioral Considerations in Horse Management Behavioral Manipulation Behavioral Indicators Relevant to Health and Well-Being Appendix Variety of Behavioral Symptoms and Possible Problems Indicated

Bibliographic details
Hardbound, 456 pages, publication date: DEC-2002
ISBN-13: 978-0-8155-1484-8
ISBN-10: 0-8155-1484-0
Imprint: WILLIAM ANDREW

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Last update: 27 Sep 2008
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