Mehr lesen
Informationen zum Autor Paul McGreevy qualified as a vet in Sydney and completed a Ph.D. in animal behaviour! specialising in equine behaviour! at Bristol University vet school.He returned to Sydney in Feb. 2000 to take up a position in the equine medicine department. He speaks and writes extensively on equine behaviour and is the author of two small trade books on small animal behaviour aimed at pet owners. He has a good reputation in the equine vet community in the UK and the USA! as well as in Australia. He is in the same department as Professor ReubenRose and Dr Dave Hodgson! of Manual of Equine Practice fame. Prior to training as a vet! Paul was an experienced riding instructor! based in Sydney. Klappentext Equine Behavior: A guide for Veterinarians and Equine Scientists is the quintessential reference for all who really want to know what makes horses tick. Research in horse behavior has made great strides in recent years. This book examines the truth behind modern trends and ancient traditions. Beautifully illustrated with more than 500 photographs and line diagrams! Equine Behavior: A guide for veterinarians and equine scientists is an essential resource for practising veterinarians! students and enthusiasts with a specific interest in horses! ponies! and donkeys. Professional trainers and handlers! equine scientists and behavior therapists will also find its contents invaluable. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword 1. Introduction 2. Perception 3. Behaviour and the brain 4. Learning 5. Social behaviour 6. Communication 7. Locomotory behaviour 8. Ingestive behaviour 9. Eliminative behaviour 10. Body care 11. Behaviour of the stallion 12. Behaviour of the mare 13. Training 14. Handling and transport 15. Miscellaneous 16. Glossary
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Foreword
1. Introduction
2. Perception
3. Behaviour and the brain
4. Learning
5. Social behaviour
6. Communication
7. Locomotory behaviour
8. Ingestive behaviour
9. Eliminative behaviour
10. Body care
11. Behaviour of the stallion
12. Behaviour of the mare
13. Training
14. Handling and transport
15. Miscellaneous
16. Glossary
