Polymorphisms of the Dopamine D4 Receptor Gene in Stabled Horses are Related to Differences in Behavioral Response to Frustration

Polymorphisms of the Dopamine D4 Receptor Gene in Stabled Horses are Related to Differences in Behavioral Response to Frustration

In stabled horses, behavioral responses to frustration are often observed, especially around feeding time. These behavioral responses are a useful indicator of their welfare. In this study, we investigated the association between this behavioral indicator and DRD4 gene polymorphisms in stabled horse...

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Main Authors: Toshiyuki Satoh, Yoshitaka Deguchi, Minori Mori, Yudai Nishide, Shigeru Ninomiya, Akiko Anjiki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-07-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
animal welfare
behaviour
frustration
DRD4 gene
SNPs
stabled horse
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/3/3/663

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