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Crib Biting And Wood Chewing In Horses
Behavior
Dr. E'Lise Christensen - a veterinary behavior expert - sat down with us to discuss crib biting and wood chewing in horses: why horses do these behaviors, possible causes, and various adjustments to consider to prevent or curb these behaviors. Her discussion included information revealed from a study of the efficacy of capsaicin as an equine repellent for chewing wood:
Reference: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, Vol 10(3),May–June 2015, pp 243-247. Authors: Joanne P. Aley, Nigel J. Adams, Rebecca J. Ladyman, Diane L. Fraser