Horse: Marking and identification of the horses, the behavioural vices Flashcards

1
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List the behavioural vices

A
  1. Crib-biting/cribbing/windsucking (shown)
  2. Weaving
  3. Rearing
  4. Refusing
  5. Biting
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2
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Behavioural vices are linked with…

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Boredom/dominance

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3
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Natural markings seen in horses

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  1. Head/leg marks
  2. Hair whirls
  3. Scars
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Artificial markings of horses

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  1. Brandings on neck/croup
  2. Numbers on hoof
  3. Tattooing upper lip
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5
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Clinical identification of horses

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  • Blood groups
  • DNA fingerprints
  • Microsatellite profiles
  • Microchip
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