Effects of Bedding Material on the Lying Behavior in Stabled Horses
The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of straw, sawdust, coconut husk (husk), and coconut fiber (fiber) on the welfare of stable horses by observing their resting behavior. Twenty horses with ages ranging from 3 to 21 years were used at the Equine Research Institute of the Japan...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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The Japanese Society of Equine Science
2008
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4013947/ |