Crib-Biting, What Does It Mean For Equine Welfare?

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Title
Crib-Biting, What Does It Mean For Equine Welfare?
Source
ZOOL 567, Fall 2021
Rights
CC BY-NC
Contributor
Created with CANVA.
Images by davedehetre, Carol Hamilton, Tunatura, Special, GCampbellHall, and David Feltkamp.
Creator
Perry, Sara
Description
An infographic describing crib-biting behaviour, and its relation to horse welfare. It begins with an overview of the behaviour, followed by whether crib-biting should be considered a welfare issue, and ends with a few methods to prevent the development or reduce the frequency of crib-biting. This infographic is intended to provide a useful source for horse owners that may have questions about crib-biting behaviour in horses.
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Date
12/01/2021
Category
Communication
Item sets
Topic Dissemination Items