Social contact for horses is not just nice to have, it’s a fundamental need, says Anja Zollinger. Isolating a stud is not healthy even though it minimizes conflict and the risk of injuries. She shares how a Social Box system reduces stress levels by enabling stallions to engage in natural behaviors resulting in actions indicating improved welfare.
Source: EQUUS, October 10, 2023. Link.
Also see: Social Box: A new housing system increases social interactions among stallions, Animals, April 20, 2023. Link.