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Headshaking in horses
Author(s) -
Mair Tim,
Lane Geoff
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inpract.12.5.183
Subject(s) - citation , library science , computer science
Headshaking is an uncontrollable, persistent or intermittent shaking of the head, explains Dr. Stephen Reed, DVM, DACVIM of Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky. Headshaking can be seasonal (spring and summer), with some reduction in the fall and winter, but headshaking can be seen any time of year. A stereotypical headshaker will repetitively jerk his head in either a vertical, horizontal or circular motion. Who is Affected