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Behavior of Horses
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Behavior of Horses
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Social Behavior of Horses
Social Structure and Behavior
Social Hierarchy
Social Hierarchy of Female Horses
Social Hierarchy of Male Horses
Sexual Behavior
Foal Behavior
Key Points
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Behavior Problems of Horses
Aggression
Aggression by Horses Toward People
Aggression by Horses Toward Other Horses
Maternal Aggression in Horses
Aggression by Horses While Breeding
Stereotypical Behaviors
Cribbing (Aerophagia, Windsucking) in Horses
Wood Chewing (Lignophagia) in Horses
Geophagia (Pica) in Horses
Polydipsia in Horses
Stall Walking and Weaving in Horses
Stall Kicking in Horses
Pawing in Horses
Head Shaking in Horses
Self-Mutilation in Horses
Fears and Phobias
Trailer-Related Problems in Horses
Sexual Behavior Problems
Silent Heat in Horses
Nymphomania in Horses
Poor Libido in Horses
Stallion-Like Behavior in Geldings
Eating Disorders
Coprophagia in Horses
Overeating in Horses
Decreased Feed Intake in Horses
Foal Rejection
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References