stereotypies

define stereotypies

Abnormal repetitive behavior in captive animals or referring to strange repetitive behaviors we see in animals

stereotypies involve

need-related drive that develops in an environment with inadequate opportunities for satisfying the need

stereotypies are most common in (2)

1. horses

2. zoo animals

what kind of horse is the most common for stereotypies (not breed)

race horse

steretypies comes from frustration due to (3)

stereotypies is Seen in — - —% of domestic horses

10-20%

what kind of stress is good for horses

short-term/acute

Sources of chronic stress are mainly from (2)

1. management based

2. due to the horse not coping with its environment.

what is some enrichment that can encourage innate behaviors (4)

1. ample foraging opportunities

2. turnout

3. social interaction

4. companionship

what are common stereotypies

1. pacing

2. cribbing

3. stall walking

cribbing is aka

chweing

define cribbing

Hooks incisors onto an object

wind sucking is apart of

cribbing

define wind sucking (2ish)

1. Neck arches and pulls backward

2. Belch-like sound

Horses that crib often enough will wear out their

incisors abnormally

can cribbing be cured

no

how to help with cribbing

cribbing collar

define stall walking

Horse will circle stall

5 signs of stall walking

1. Excess wear on joints

2. Abnormal wearing of the hooves

3. confinement

4. lack of horse interaction

5. lack of grazing

frantic stereotypies (2)

1. twirling

2. weaving

weaving is what kind of steretypies (2)

Locomotor or ambulatory

define weaving

often sway in place on their forehand, usually in same location of the stall

symptoms of weaving (3)

1. Ringbone - inside edges of cannon bone

2. Knee problems

3. Some will bob head up and down

2 variable stereotypies

1. pen/fence climbing

2. restless behavior

hobbling or applying chains to limbs of what stereotype

stall kickers

cradles for what stereotypies

flank biters

3 treatments for stereotypies

1. muzzles

2. cross ties

3. shock collars.

3 ways to increase environmental stimuli (3)

1. House horses in groups

2. in paddocks

3. pastures.

Novel objects such as — — or — placed in stall may help.

plastic jugs or balls

what can stop oral stereotypies

bad tasting substance

an example of a bad tasting substance

bitter yuck

3 Common Causes of Equine Stress

1. Changes in Environment

2. Routine Disruptions

3. Social Dynamics

environmental changes that can cause stereotypies

1. modifications to the stable or paddock

2. even changes in pasture mates

3. exposure to unfamiliar sights

4. sounds

5. smells

6. travelling

what signs to watch for in horses while travelling (4)

1. changes in behavior

2. lethargy

3. excessive sweating

4. refusal to eat or drink.

Horses often thrive on (3)

1. routine

2. finding comfort

3. security in the predictability of their daily activities.

Horses may exhibit signs of distress through (4)

1. changes in behavior

2. including increased aggression

3. withdrawal

4. heightened vigilance.