Researchers Study Abnormal Behavior Prevalence in Racehorses
Erica Larson
July 30, 2013
Researchers found that 11.03% of the racehorses evaluated performed some stereotypy or abnormal behavior.
Researchers found that 11.03% of the racehorses evaluated performed some stereotypy or abnormal behavior.
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