Positive Reinforcement-Based Training for Self-Loading of Meat Horses Reduces Loading Time and Stress-Related Behavior

Positive Reinforcement-Based Training for Self-Loading of Meat Horses Reduces Loading Time and Stress-Related Behavior

The present work aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a self-loading training using positive reinforcement on stress-related behaviors shown by meat horses during loading procedures into a truck. Thirty-two meat horses (M = 18; F = 14; 6 month-old) were included in the study. All horses had limited int...

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Main Authors: Francesca Dai, Alessandro Dalla Costa, Lebana Bonfanti, Claudia Caucci, Guido Di Martino, Roberta Lucarelli, Barbara Padalino, Michela Minero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
horse
transport
welfare
training
behavior
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fvets.2019.00350/full

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