Essays about: "Equine behaviour"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 essays containing the words Equine behaviour.

  1. 1. Equine welfare assessment : assessing equine welfare using positive parameters

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Heidi Nevala; [2023]
    Keywords : human-horse relation; natural living conditions; social bond analysis; time budget;

    Abstract : This thesis examines positive parameters for assessing horse welfare. The purpose of the study was to examine what positive welfare parameters there are, and if they are valid or not. Data has been collected through a literature review. Findings suggest that behavioural indicators like yawning, vacuum chewing and play are not valid. READ MORE

  3. 2. Association analyses of forehead hair whorls, behaviour, and chromosome regions in Standardbred Trotters

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Author : Victoria Saxe; [2022]
    Keywords : behaviour; temperament trait; tricoglyph; hair whorl; swirl; genetics; horse; Standardbred trotter; genotype; phenotype;

    Abstract : Introduction: In horse breeding, athletic skills have been in focus and certain behaviour types have been found to be important for competition. Behaviour is heritable but is also affected by the environment. Just like humans, animals have their own personality and behaviour-traits. READ MORE

  4. 3. Mental rehabilitering av medicinskt friska hästar : kunskapsnivåer och praktiska handlingssätt

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Malin Sofia Lindroos; [2021]
    Keywords : häst; djurvälfärd; rehabilitering; etologi; horsmanship; inlärningsteori; trauma; PTSD;

    Abstract : Traditional horse training methods often consist of negative reinforcement and punishments, and trainers sometimes tend to push the horse over its level of capacity, physically or mentally. Ignoring the horse’s warning signals could long term lead to various behavioural problems or even traumatize the horse. READ MORE

  5. 4. Inhysningssystem och dagliga rutiners påverkan på hästar och utvecklandet av stereotypier

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Equine Studies

    Author : Isabelle Lögdahl; [2020]
    Keywords : behaviour; stereotypies; weaving; housing; equine; management;

    Abstract : The horse has been in human service for about 6,000 years and has been a great asset in warfare and agriculture. Today, the horse is mainly used for leisure and equestrian sports. Horse holders keep horses housed in stables or in various forms of group housing. READ MORE

  6. 5. Faktorer som påverkar stereotypier hos häst

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Vendela Orosco Lindström; [2019]
    Keywords : stereotypies; crib-biting; equine; genetic; heritability; box-walking; behavior;

    Abstract : The horse is an herbivore herding animal, living in small family groups and spend most of the day searching for food. Modern horse-keeping can limit the possibilities for the horse to perform its natural behaviors, that can lead to a stereotypic behavior. READ MORE