Exploration of known stereotypic behaviour-related candidate genes in equine crib-biting

Crib-biting in horses is a stereotypic oral behaviour. Genetic susceptibility has been suggested on a causal basis, together with environmental factors such as stress, gastric discomfort and frustration caused by stall restrictions. This study aimed to test the associations of known or suspected ste...

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Main Authors: K. Hemmann, S. Ahonen, M. Raekallio, O. Vainio, H. Lohi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-01-01
Series:Animal
Subjects:
SNP
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731113002346