Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Rest behavior.

A Dallaire

    The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
    |December 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study reviews equine sleep behavior, focusing on horses. It examines sleep

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Multiple-locus variable-number tandem-repeat analysis of Francisella tularensis from Quebec, Canada.

    Letters in applied microbiology·2014
    Same author

    Peripheral nerve sheath tumor of the diaphragm with osseous differentiation in a one-year-old dog.

    Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1999
    Same author

    Urinary protein excretion of semidomesticated mink in a chronic methylmercury study.

    Journal of toxicology and environmental health·1996
    Same author

    Stress and behavior in domestic animals. Temperament as a predisposing factor to stereotypies.

    Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences·1993
    Same author

    Genetic epidemiology of sensorimotor polyneuropathy with or without agenesis of the corpus callosum in northeastern Quebec.

    Human genetics·1993
    Same author

    Point virgule sur la Faculté de St-Hyacinthe.

    The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·1987

    Area of Science:

    • Ethology and Animal Physiology
    • Equine Sleep Science

    Background:

    • Sleep is a fundamental biological process crucial for physiological and behavioral health.
    • Understanding sleep patterns in equids (horses) is vital for their welfare and management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the behavioral and physiological characteristics of sleep in equids.
    • To review the temporal organization and environmental influences on horse sleep behavior.
    • To briefly discuss the anatomic, biochemical, and functional aspects of sleep.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of existing research on equine sleep.
    • Analysis of behavioral observations and physiological data related to sleep in horses.
    • Synthesis of information on environmental factors affecting sleep patterns.

    Main Results:

    • Detailed description of sleep stages and cycles in horses.
    • Identification of key environmental factors (e.g., light, sound, social context) influencing equine sleep.
    • Overview of the neural and physiological underpinnings of sleep in equids.

    Conclusions:

    • Equine sleep is a complex behavior influenced by both internal rhythms and external environmental cues.
    • Further research into equine sleep can enhance animal welfare and husbandry practices.
    • The study provides a comprehensive overview of current knowledge on horse sleep.

    Related Experiment Videos