Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 59-67 , May 2007

Behavioral and physiological responses of horses (Equus caballus) to head lowering

  • Amanda K. Warren-Smith

      Affiliations

    • Faculty of Science, Charles Sturt University, Orange, NSW 2800, Australia
    • Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: A.K. Warren-Smith, Faculty of Science, Charles Sturt University, PO Box 883, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia.
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  • Larry Greetham

      Affiliations

    • Piplyn Lodge, Gundaroo, NSW 2620, Australia.
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  • Paul D. McGreevy

      Affiliations

    • Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia

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doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2007.04.003

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 59-67 , May 2007

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