Thesis (Ph.D.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Animal Behavior and Management

The aim of this study is to measure the behavioural changes (posture and gesture) of some problems in horses Problems were disease problems as (colic and laminitis) , behavioural problems (abnormal behaviour) as Geophagia , Coprophagia , Lignophagia , Crib - biting and Pawing and stall - kicking) The more depressed and dull horses , the worsen the prognosis , and the medical treatment may be of no value and thorough examinations of case must be applied because surgical interference may be needed The incidence of colic in females was 4 more times than the incidence of colic in males The incidence of colic in Summer was more than other seasons The incidence of colic in horses more than 36 months age was more than the incidence of colic in other ages The incidence of colic in other ages The incidence of colic in non - pregnant mares was more than the incidence of colic in pregnant and recent parturient mares

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