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New Bolton Center Events


Horse Behavior

Horse Behavior

Description

Pop-up Virtual Short Course – October 9-12, 2021

 
Schedule
Saturday, October 9
9 am - 1 pm

Social Organization & Behavior under Natural Social & Environmental Conditions: Foraging, Resting, Reproduction, Foaling, Parenting Behavior, Development, Maturation, Aging

Sunday, October 10
9 am - 1 pm

Applied Ethology Approach to Husbandry & Care of Domestic Horses: Science-based Methods of Feeding & Sheltering Horses that Promote Behavioral & Physical Health

Monday, October 11
9 am - 1 pm
Equine Cognition & Behavior Modification: How Horses Learn, Getting Foals off to a Good Start, Low-stress Handling of Horses, Learned Aversions & Rehabilitation
Tuesday, October 12
9 am - 1 pm
Common Behavior Problems: Stereotypies, Cribbing, Aggression, Transportation, Separation Stress, Social Incompatibilities, Sleep Deprivation, Physical vs Behavioral Root Causes, Pain Recognition, Sexual Dysfunction, Reproduction-related Behavior/performance Problems in Mares, Stallions, Geldings

Tuition Fee: US$900.

  • Registration: Open September 1, 2021, through September 30, 2021
  • To Register and Arrange Payment, contact suemcd@vet.upenn.edu

Date and Time

Contact

Dr. Sue McDonnell

suemcd@vet.upenn.edu