Everyday Ethology
Everyday Ethology is a column shaped by the animals we work with, the people who care for them and the insights that arise between wild and domestic worlds.
We hope these pieces spark ideas of your own. Your observations and experiences might offer perspectives that help others and we welcome you to share them.
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Horse Manure as Fine Wine: Notes from the Stable Sommelier
Ever sniffed horse poop and wondered what it meant? Turns out, manure might be one of the most honest signals of equine health. Explore how smell, texture, and behavior around droppings can clue you into your horse’s gut health.
Safely Introducing a New Horse to a Group
Reader Q: A client recently rehabbed a horse who had their thigh muscle bitten through by another horse during a herd introduction. After multiple skin grafts and nine months of box rest, the horse is sound again. — Anonymous, US