Szerző(k): Janine Davies

Kiadó: EDRA

ISBN: 9781957260358

Megjelenés: 2023

Nyelv: Angol

Oldalszám: 160

Illusztrációk: Színes képek, ábrák és táblázatok

Kötés: Keményfedeles/cérnafűzött

LEÍRÁS:

The aim of this book is to create awareness of how to apply existing methodologies, new techniques and practices that enhance all aspects of equine behaviour and welfare. This will subsequently reduce arousal states and diminish flight and fight responses.

1. Section 1: Managing the equine patient

Introduction

The equine patient

Recognition of pain

Physical restraint

Chemical restraint and analgesia

2. Section 2: Learning Theory

Introduction to how the horse learns

Non-associate learning

Associate learning

Training and time

Behavioural modification techniques

3. Section 3: Applied learning theory in equine clinical procedures

Training immobility

Desensitization to an oral syringe

Desensitization to inoculation at various injection sites

Head control and desensitization of related structures

Desensitization of sensitive body areas: flanks, genitalia and rectum

Training the horse to keep his/her foot on the ground

Training the horse to pick his/her feet up without kicking

Over-shadowing technique explained for use in horses with severe anxiety towards certain objects