What is 'air cough' or air tic in horses?
Crib-biting is a stereotypic behavior in which the horse places its teeth on a surface, arches its neck, and swallows air, making a characteristic sound.
Detailed explanation
Crib-biting is a stereotypic behavior that appears in horses subjected to restrictive management: little time in pasture, a diet poor in forage, social isolation, long periods in the stall. Once established, it is very difficult to eliminate even with improved conditions. It is not dangerous in itself but can be associated with dental wear and an increased risk of colic. Prevention with good management from a young age is much more effective than any attempt at later correction.
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