Cribber: meaning, definitions and examples
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cribber
[ หkrษชbษr ]
animal behavior
A cribber is a horse that exhibits a specific form of stereotypical behavior known as cribbing. This behavior involves the horse grasping a solid object with its incisors and pulling back while swallowing air, making a characteristic noise. Cribbing can lead to various physical health issues, including dental problems and colic. It is often considered a vice in horses and stems from boredom, stress, or frustration.
Synonyms
air-sucking horse, crib biting horse.
Examples of usage
- The cribber was constantly gnawing on the fence post.
- Many horse owners are frustrated by their cribber's behavior.
- Veterinarians often recommend treatments for cribbers.
Translations
Translations of the word "cribber" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cribador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเคพเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Dieb
๐ฎ๐ฉ pencuri
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะฐะฑัะถะฝะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ zลodziej
๐ฏ๐ต ๆณฅๆฃ
๐ซ๐ท voleur
๐ช๐ธ ladrรณn
๐น๐ท hฤฑrsฤฑz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุต
๐จ๐ฟ zlodฤj
๐ธ๐ฐ zlodej
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐๅท
๐ธ๐ฎ tat
๐ฎ๐ธ รพjรณfur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑัะปัาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแซแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oฤru
๐ฒ๐ฝ ladrรณn
Etymology
The term 'cribber' originates from the word 'crib,' which itself comes from the Old English 'cribba,' meaning a manger or feed box for animals. The behavior described by this term likely developed as horses started to show repetitive movements in confined spaces where they felt stressed or bored. The act of cribbing has been documented for centuries, particularly in domesticated horses kept in stables. Over time, the awareness of this issue grew among horse owners and veterinarians, leading to more studies about its causes and treatments. Today, interventions such as special muzzles, environmental enrichment, and behavioral training are employed to help manage cribbers.