Retrospective evaluation of crib‐biting and windsucking behaviours and owner‐perceived behavioural traits as risk factors for colic in horses

Abstract

There is a need to elucidate a causal relationship between cribbing/windsucking and gastrointestinal function as development of more effective and humane strategies to treat cribbing/windsucking behaviour may help to improve equine welfare and reduce the risk of colic.