A test of the effects of the equine maternal pheromone on the clinical and ethological parameters of equines undergoing hoof trimming

Paula, Renata Alves de; Aleixo, Amanda Sarita Cruz; Silva, Leticia Peternelli da; Grandi, Marina Cecília; Tsunemi, Miriam Harumi; Lourenço, Maria Lúcia Gomes; Chiacchio, Simone Biagio

doi:10.1016/j.jveb.2019.01.005

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“…In the study developed by Falewee et al [51], reduced fear responses were observed in adult horses given the synthetic analog of the equine-appeasing pheromone before a fear test. Alves de Paula et al [67] evaluated untamed foals undergoing hoof trimming for the first time, and no significant behavioral or physiological changes were observed between the group that received the synthetic analog of the equine-appeasing pheromone, and the group that received a placebo. Berger et al [68], working with abruptly weaned foals, reported that there was no significant effect of pheromone treatment on cortisol values or stress-related behavioral responses.…”

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Olfactory Stimulation as Environmental Enrichment for Domestic Horses—A Review

Bini de Lima,

Sebastião da Fé,

Palermo Hernandes

et al. 2023

Animals

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Horses constantly face several challenges inherent to the domestic environment, and it is common for the expression of their natural behavior to be drastically limited. Environmental enrichment has been suggested as an alternative to improve the captive situation of domestic horses. Among the recently proposed enrichment strategies, olfactory stimulation has emerged as a method for improving several aspects related to animal behavior. Olfaction is a sensory modality that plays a significant role in the expression of equine behavior, and in recent years, studies have shown that olfactory stimulation can influence the physiological and behavioral parameters of horses. This review provides current information on the anatomical particularities of the equine olfactory system, presents the physiological mechanisms involved in the odor detection process, and demonstrates how stress can interfere with this process. Finally, the use of olfactory stimulation as an environmental enrichment for domestic horses (Equus ferus caballus) is explored. The need for new studies that answer pertinent questions related to this topic is discussed throughout the manuscript.

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Section: Biologically Relevant Odorsmentioning

confidence: 99%