ميزان شيوع اختلالات رفتاري در اسبدارهاي اطراف تبريز

Prevalence of the behavioral disorders in horses in Tabriz area

In order to investigate distribution of behavioral disorders (stable vices) in horses, present study was conducted on 115 male horses in Tabriz area. 52.18/ of horses showed behavioral disorders that Khouzestan Arabs horses showed more behavioral disorders (63.64Z) and hybrid horses showed less behavioral disorders (39.13/). Also most observed behavioral disorders, were "aggressiveness" and "crib-biting". Behavioral disorders prevalence were increased with increasing of age significantly (p<0.05). In crowded and noisy places and in riding clubs with a lot of new horse entrance and various management, a high amount of behavioral disorders were seen. Also, horses that spent more time in their stables showed more behavioral disorders, significantly (p<0.05).et.J.of Islamic. Azad.Univ., Garmsar Branch. 5,2:79-84,2009-2010.