The effect of stallions on social interactions in domestic and semi feral harems

Granquist, Sandra M.; Thorhallsdottir, Anna G.; Sigurjónsdóttir, Hrefna

doi:10.1016/j.applanim.2012.07.001

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“…In addition, in these groups mares more often groomed with other mares of similar age (Tyler 1972;Clutton-Brock et al 1976;Sigurjónsdóttir et al 2003) while mares in harems engaged in affiliative interactions more frequently with their 0-3 year old offspring but rarely with other mares (Wells and von Goldschmidt-Rothschild 1979). Granquist et al (2012) observed that in stable groups with a stallion, mares showed less developed dominance hierarchies, lower frequencies of aggression, fewer preferred mutual grooming partners and made fewer interventions in affiliative interactions of group members than in groups without stallions. The overall mutual grooming frequency was similar in harems and non-stallion groups.…”

Section: Reproductive Statementioning

confidence: 88%

“…Among adult horses, age seems less important, as it was not associated with frequency of mutual grooming in Highland pony mares (Clutton-Brock et al 1976) or frequency of affiliative interactions in bachelor Przewalski males (Zharkikh and Andersen 2009). Subadults had more preferred partners for mutual grooming than adult mares in harems (Granquist et al 2012). However, the strength of affiliative relationships and diversity of partners was not related to age in adult Sorraia mares (Heitor and Vicente 2010).…”

Section: Agementioning

confidence: 96%

“…Maintaining affiliative relationships with particular partners within the group is important for horses, both in bands and bachelor groups, as shown by interventions in social interactions of group members (Heitor et al 2006a;van Dierendonck et al 2009;Granquist et al 2012;Schneider and Krueger 2012;Krueger et al 2015). Interventions in agonistic behaviours seemed to promote group cohesion and to prevent social disruption in a bachelor group of Przewalski horses (Krueger et al 2015).…”

Section: The Adaptive Value Of Affiliative Relationshipsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Studies show that foals and subadults take part in affiliative interactions more frequently than adults, particularly social play (Tyler 1972;Feist and McCullough 1976;Wells and von Goldschmidt-Rothschild 1979;Sigurjónsdóttir et al 2003;Zharkikh and Andersen 2009) and mutual grooming (Keiper 1988;Granquist et al 2012). Among adult horses, age seems less important, as it was not associated with frequency of mutual grooming in Highland pony mares (Clutton-Brock et al 1976) or frequency of affiliative interactions in bachelor Przewalski males (Zharkikh and Andersen 2009).…”

Section: Agementioning

confidence: 99%

“…The overall mutual grooming frequency was similar in harems and non-stallion groups. Granquist et al (2012) suggested that the presence of stallions and their herding movements to maintain cohesiveness of the group may reduce the need or opportunity for interactions among mares (Granquist et al 2012). Moreover, Sigurjónsdóttir et al (2003) suggested that affiliative relationships could be dependent on the dominance status of the stallion and that the social structure of groups without a stallion could be similar to that of harems with a low-ranking stallion.…”

Section: Reproductive Statementioning

confidence: 99%

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The relevance of affiliative relationships in horses: review and future directions

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For many years, studies on horse social behaviour focused mainly on social organization, dominance and aggression. There are comparatively fewer studies on affiliative relationships among horses, despite their impact on the stability of social groups, reproductive success and welfare. We believe that it is important to gain a more complete understanding of this dimension of horse social behaviour and to identify areas of research which need to be addressed in more detail.This review summarizes the existing body of scientific knowledge on affiliative relationships among horses. Studies were conducted on a large variety of horse populations and environmental conditions, from feral to domestic horses under different management conditions. Moreover, studies conducted to date used different methodologies for data collection and analysis which make meaningful comparisons of their results more difficult. We present their main findings concerning the importance of affiliative relationships for horses and the individual and social factors associated with these relationships. Furthermore, we discuss the implications of these findings for management of domestic horses and propose avenues for future studies. We hope this review stimulates further research in this area and may contribute scientific knowledge to improve husbandry practices and horse welfare.

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Section: Reproductive Statementioning

confidence: 88%

Section: Agementioning

confidence: 96%

Section: The Adaptive Value Of Affiliative Relationshipsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Agementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Reproductive Statementioning

confidence: 99%

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Aggressive interactions among female, semi‐captive pampas deer (Ozotoceros bezoarticus) increase within the hierarchy and after short‐term removal of the male

Villagrán

Freitas‐de‐Melo

Bartoš

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Two trials were carried out to determine: (a) if there is a positive relation between the frequency of aggressive interactions among female pampas deer and their position within the hierarchy (HI), (b) if short‐term removal of the male triggers an increase in the frequency of aggression, and (c) if the magnitude of this increase is related to the individual rank position of the female. Each of 19 breeding groups comprised one adult male and from four to six adult females. The HI was determined for each female and all aggressive interactions were recorded. These were recorded while the male was present (i.e., all of Trial 1 and the “with male” period in Trial 2) and after removal of the male (i.e., the “without male” period in Trial 2). The individual percentage change in the frequency of aggressive interactions after male removal was calculated. In Trial 1 the HI, the frequency of different types of aggressive interaction and the total of aggressive interactions were positively related (all: p < .001; General Linear Mixed Model [GLMM]). In Trial 2, the frequency of total aggressive interactions increased after male removal (F(1, 27) = 3.5; p < .001; GLMM). The individual percentage changes in aggressive interaction between periods were positively related to HI (F(6, 24) = 2.56; p = .05; GLMM). For female pampas deer maintained in breeding groups, we conclude that the frequency of aggressive interactions increases within the hierarchy. Aggression also increases after the short‐term removal of the male, mainly among females of higher social status.

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Daddy, daddy cool: stallion–foal relationships in a socially-natural herd of Exmoor ponies

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The effect of stallions on social interactions in domestic and semi feral harems

Cited by 25 publications

References 30 publications

The relevance of affiliative relationships in horses: review and future directions

The relevance of affiliative relationships in horses: review and future directions

Aggressive interactions among female, semi‐captive pampas deer (Ozotoceros bezoarticus) increase within the hierarchy and after short‐term removal of the male

Daddy, daddy cool: stallion–foal relationships in a socially-natural herd of Exmoor ponies

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