Effects of different positions during transport on physiological and behavioral changes of horses

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research

Volumn 7, Issue 3, 2012, Pages 135-141

  Padalino, Barbara ^a   Maggiolino, Aristide ^a   Boccaccio, Marianna ^a   Tateo, Alessandra ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BARI   (Italy)

Author keywords

Behavior; Cortisol; Hematological parameters; Horses; Transport position

Indexed keywords

CONGIOPODIDAE; EQUIDAE;

EID: 84860234751     PISSN: 15587878     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2011.09.003     Document Type: Article

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