Horse: Marking and identification of the horses, the behavioural vices Flashcards
1
Q
List the behavioural vices
A
- Crib-biting/cribbing/windsucking (shown)
- Weaving
- Rearing
- Refusing
- Biting
2
Q
Behavioural vices are linked with…
A
Boredom/dominance
3
Q
Natural markings seen in horses
A
- Head/leg marks
- Hair whirls
- Scars
4
Q
Artificial markings of horses
A
- Brandings on neck/croup
- Numbers on hoof
- Tattooing upper lip
5
Q
Clinical identification of horses
A
- Blood groups
- DNA fingerprints
- Microsatellite profiles
- Microchip