Does the U.K. Performance Horse Industry Have a Color Bias?
Alexandra Beckstett
October 23, 2015
Researchers observed a negative bias of block-colored and spotted horses, which could impact subjective evaluations.
Researchers observed a negative bias of block-colored and spotted horses, which could impact subjective evaluations.
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