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Observation
What you see. The starting point for addressing any equine health related issue is your observation.

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Biting or Trying to Bite other Horses

Summary

When a horse bites another horse, it is usually done in attempt to establish dominance in the herd, during play, or to fend off stable mates from a food source. It more commonly occurs when a new horse is introduced to a long-standing group of horses.



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Diagnostics Your Vet May Perform

Figuring out the cause of the problem. These are tests or procedures used by your vet to determine what’s wrong.

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Author: Doug Thal DVM Dipl. ABVP