Fraser's the Behaviour and Welfare of the Horse

248 Seiten, Hardcover

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Completely updated and revised, a new, international expert editorial and multidisciplinary authorship team build on Andrew Fraser's decades of work as an ethologist, veterinarian, historian, horseman, breeder, trainer, conservationist, and field scientist, sharing essential knowledge to improve horse behaviour, welfare and safety.New for the third edition: The effects of noise on the horse's welfare.Husbandry and grazing management as well as transport and horse safety during road transport.Key issues and advances concerning equipment and the horse's mouth.Genetics and temperament, including horse vocalisations and what these indicate.Welfare assessment models and welfare dilemmas such as euthanasia.The gaits and challenges of equestrian sports.Considerations of behaviour and welfare during evacuation and rescue.This classic text remains an essential resource for veterinarians, animal scientists, equine professionals and horse owners.

• ISBN: 9781789242102
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.05.2022
• Größe: 246 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Cab International
• Herausgegeben von: Christopher B Riley, Sharon E Cregier, Andrew Fraser