Parameters for the Analysis of Social Bonds in Horses

Parameters for the Analysis of Social Bonds in Horses

Social bond analysis is of major importance for the evaluation of social relationships in group housed horses. However, in equine behaviour literature, studies on social bond analysis are inconsistent. Mutual grooming (horses standing side by side and gently nipping, nuzzling, or rubbing each other)...

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Main Authors: Riccarda Wolter, Volker Stefanski, Konstanze Krueger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
feral horses
mutual grooming
social bonds
social bond analysis
spatial proximity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/8/11/191

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