The use of nosebands in equitation and the merits of an international equestrian welfare and safety committee: A commentary.
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Publication Date: 2017-03-10 PubMed ID: 28410674DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2017.03.002Google Scholar: Lookup
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McGreevy PD, Doherty O, Channon W, Kyrklund K, Webster J.
(2017).
The use of nosebands in equitation and the merits of an international equestrian welfare and safety committee: A commentary.
Vet J, 222, 36-40.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2017.03.002 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia. Electronic address: paul.mcgreevy@sydney.edu.au.
- Life Sciences Department, University of Limerick, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland.
- International Dressage Riders Club, Snowhill Farm, RH13 8QN, UK.
- International Dressage Riders Club, Snowhill Farm, RH13 8QN, UK; Swedish Land University, Flyinge, Sweden.
- School of Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Langford BS40 5DU, North Somerset, UK.
MeSH Terms
- Animal Welfare / ethics
- Animal Welfare / standards
- Animals
- Horses
- Nose
- Reinforcement, Psychology
- Safety / standards
- Sports / standards
Citations
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