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Behavior problems of equids in zoos.

L Boyd

    The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
    |December 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Zoo equid behavior problems stem from unmet natural needs. Providing companions and ample forage, alongside social structuring, can prevent issues like pacing and aggression.

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    Area of Science:

    • Animal Behavior
    • Zoology
    • Equine Science

    Background:

    • Zoo-housed equids exhibit behavior problems linked to unmet species-specific needs.
    • Natural equine behaviors include grazing for 60-70% of the day and complex social interactions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify key unmet needs contributing to abnormal behaviors in zoo equids.
    • To propose management strategies that align with natural equine behaviors to mitigate problems.

    Main Methods:

    • Observational analysis of zoo equid behavior.
    • Literature review on natural equine social structures and foraging habits.
    • Correlation of management practices with observed behavior problems.

    Main Results:

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    • Lack of companionship leads to pacing.
    • Insufficient roughage intake contributes to pacing, cribbing, wood chewing, and coprophagia.
    • Mimicking natural social processes (dispersal, herd formation) reduces agonistic and reproductive issues.

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing gregariousness and foraging needs is crucial for zoo equid welfare.
    • Management should incorporate natural social dynamics to prevent behavioral disorders.
    • Specific strategies, like controlled stallion introduction, can prevent infanticide.