How Paddock Size Impacts Equine Social Interactions
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
December 29, 2017
Larger paddocks led to fewer social interactions–both positive and negative–among horses, researchers found.
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Larger paddocks led to fewer social interactions–both positive and negative–among horses, researchers found.
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