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 with a factual synthesis of the behaviour 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 behavioral manipulation, maintenance activities, and sexual behaviour. Throughout these and other chapters, 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 behaviour and reproduction. An expanded section on applied ethnology provides behavioral considerations or 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. Interesting Facts: Rich with international data, incorporated into text, tables, and figures Two new chapters on ecological influences dealing with interactions between environment feeding, ranging, shelter seeking, reproductive and social behavior, among other topics New chapter on behavioral considerations in horse management, plus updated material on health and well being, surveys atypical symptoms ranging from posture to social behaviour Update appendix provides an extensive listing of behavioral symptoms, with identifications of possible associated problems.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
William Andrew Publishing
ISBN-13
9780815514848
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95460644
Product Key Features
Book Title
Horse Behavior
Author
George Waring
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Criminology
Publication Year
2002
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
456 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
229mm
Item Width
152mm
Item Weight
850 g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
George Waring
Series Title
Noyes Series in Animal Behavior, Ecology, Conservation & Management