Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 5, Issue 4 , Pages 196-202 , July 2010

Ethical equitation: Applying a cost-benefit approach

  • Bidda Jones

      Affiliations

    • RSPCA Australia Inc, Deakin West, ACT 2600, Australia
    • Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprint requests and correspondence: Bidda Jones, RSPCA Australia Inc., PO Box 265, Deakin West, ACT 2600, Australia; Tel: (612) 6282-8300; Fax: (612) 6282-8311.
  • ,
  • Paul D. McGreevy

      Affiliations

    • Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia

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PII: S1558-7878(10)00061-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2010.04.001

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 5, Issue 4 , Pages 196-202 , July 2010