| Environmental and demographic risk factors for poor welfare in working horses, donkeys and mules in developing countries. | |
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PMID: 19926316 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Over 85% of equids live in developing countries, where they are usually used for work. We aimed to identify environmental factors associated with potential welfare problems in working equids, helping target welfare interventions towards the most vulnerable animals. Over 5 years, non-invasive behavioural and physical data were collected from 5481 donkeys, 4504 horses, and 858 mules across nine developing countries. Hoof and limb problems were over 90% prevalent, and 85% of equids were thin. Older, thinner animals had the most problems, and species differences in susceptibility were found. Equids used to transport people by cart, to carry goods by pack, or to work in bricks kilns had more problems than other equids. Rural equids had more problems than urban ones, but urban equids had more lesions, and were more aggressive towards observers. Equids were significantly thinner when climates were warmer. These results should aid the development and targeting of specific welfare interventions. |
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Authors:
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Charlotte C Burn; Tania L Dennison; Helen R Whay |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2009-11-18 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997) Volume: 186 ISSN: 1532-2971 ISO Abbreviation: Vet. J. Publication Date: 2010 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-12-06 Completed Date: 2011-01-06 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9706281 Medline TA: Vet J Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 385-92 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Clinical Veterinary Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK. charlotte.burn@worc.oxon.org |
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Animal Welfare* Animals Developing Countries* Equidae / physiology*, psychology Female Health Status* Hoof and Claw / pathology* Horses / physiology, psychology Lameness, Animal / epidemiology, pathology Male Nutritional Status Risk Factors Work Wounds and Injuries / epidemiology, pathology, veterinary* |
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