Agricultural and Life Sciences (IFAS)
Wickens Lab
Led by Carissa Wickens · Animal Sciences
What we study
The Wickens Lab studies horse behavior, focusing on management, stereotypic behaviors, and human-horse interactions. Research includes examining crib-biting, ammonia emissions, and gastrointestinal irritation in horses.
What working here is like
- Farm animals (cattle, horses, poultry)
- Papers
- 5
Recent papers, explained
- Effects of Social Interactions and Foundational Training on Behavior, Temperament, and Hormone Levels in Weanling Horses
2026 · Animals
Studies how social training affects behavior and hormones in young horses.
- Blood and fecal metabolic responses of mature horses fed rhizoma peanut hay
2026 · Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
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- United States stakeholder insights on genetic testing for equine health and breeding
2026 · Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Asks horse owners in the U.S. about their interest in genetic testing for horses.
- Evaluating hormonal levels in plasma and saliva as temperament indicators in horses
2026 · Scientific Reports
Tests if hormone levels in horse blood or saliva can predict their temperament.
- Equine Body Condition Scoring Flow Chart: A Field Guide
2026 · Journal of Extension
Creates a visual guide to help people score a horse's body condition.
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How to reach out
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