Development of a fixed list of descriptors for the qualitative behavioral assessment of thoroughbred horses in the racing environment

IntroductionHorse racing is a major sport practiced worldwide. The environment to which horses are exposed during race meetings can influence their behavior. However, to the best of our knowledge, a method for assessing a horse’s response to its surroundings during the pre- and post-race periods has...

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Main Authors: Fernando Mosquera Jaramillo, Tiago Marcelo Oliveira, Pedro Enrique Ayres Silva, Pedro Henrique Esteves Trindade, Raquel Yvonne Arantes Baccarin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2023.1189846/full