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Addressing undesirable horse behaviors requires a comprehensive approach, considering physiological factors, management, and training. Psychotropic agents are emerging as a potential adjunct therapy for complex equine behavior cases.

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  • Equine behavior science
  • Animal welfare
  • Veterinary medicine

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  • Behavior-related issues are prevalent in horses, posing safety risks to humans and welfare concerns for the animals.
  • Undesirable behaviors can lead to devaluation, re-homing, relinquishment, or euthanasia of horses.
  • Causes are multifactorial, including physiological issues, poor management, and inadequate training techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review potential causes of undesirable behaviors in horses.
  • To highlight considerations for determining effective behavior modification strategies.
  • To discuss the role of psychotropic agents in equine behavior management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of causes and treatments for undesirable equine behaviors.
  • Analysis of management, handling, and training influences.
  • Exploration of psychotropic medication's potential role.

Main Results:

  • Effective behavior modification necessitates investigating physiological causes, adjusting management and training, and implementing behavior modification techniques.
  • Psychotropic agents are infrequently used in equine behavior medicine but show growing recognition for their benefits in specific cases.
  • A multi-faceted approach is crucial for addressing complex equine behavioral problems.

Conclusions:

  • A thorough assessment of physiological, managemental, and training factors is essential for addressing undesirable equine behaviors.
  • Behavior modifying training, alongside management adjustments, forms the cornerstone of treatment.
  • Psychotropic agents may serve as a valuable addition to comprehensive behavior modification plans for horses.