Anyone who's suffered from chronic aches and pains will likely say the ever-present irritation can put a damper on their day, possibly even making them cranky. But is the same true for horses? A group of French researchers recently completed a study on the topic and, for the first time, demonstrated an association between chronic discomfort or pain and aggressive behavior in horses.

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