All Outputs (4)

An Observational Study of Wood-Chewing in Mares and Their Foals Kept in Fenced Outdoor Paddocks with Variable Browsing Access (2025)
Journal Article
Bouquet, A., Nicol, C., & Díez-León, M. (2025). An Observational Study of Wood-Chewing in Mares and Their Foals Kept in Fenced Outdoor Paddocks with Variable Browsing Access. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2025.2496496

The natural behaviour of wood-chewing (WC) in horses may, under certain conditions, become excessive or it may precede crib-biting . However, the potential causes of WC, including frustrated foraging motivation) or developmental exploratory or teethi... Read More about An Observational Study of Wood-Chewing in Mares and Their Foals Kept in Fenced Outdoor Paddocks with Variable Browsing Access.

Development of a health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) assessment tool for equines with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) (2025)
Journal Article
Menzies-Gow, N., Knowles, E., Bouquet, A., & Nicol, C. (2025). Development of a health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) assessment tool for equines with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID). Equine Veterinary Journal, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14513

Background: Clinical signs of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) are frequently mistaken for ‘normal’ aging and may not be optimally assessed. Objective quality of life (QoL) assessment could improve clinical decision-making.
Objectives: T... Read More about Development of a health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) assessment tool for equines with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID).

Effect of turnout rugs on the behaviour of horses under mild autumn conditions in the United Kingdom (2025)
Journal Article
Daw, F., Burn, C., Chang, Y.-M., & Nicol, C. (2025). Effect of turnout rugs on the behaviour of horses under mild autumn conditions in the United Kingdom. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2025.106661

The use of rugs (blankets) for horses is commonplace as a protective measure to keep horses warm and dry in inclement weather, or to protect them from direct sunshine or insects under warmer conditions. However, rugs can also result in thermal or gen... Read More about Effect of turnout rugs on the behaviour of horses under mild autumn conditions in the United Kingdom.

Behavioural Indicators of Infectious Disease in Managed Animals (2025)
Journal Article
Nicol, C. (in press). Behavioural Indicators of Infectious Disease in Managed Animals. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2025.106573

Identifying reliable and valid behavioural indicators of infection in managed animals is increasingly important as the risks of emergent diseases increase alongside concomitant concerns over pathogen resistance and the environmental and safety impact... Read More about Behavioural Indicators of Infectious Disease in Managed Animals.