Survey of breeders’ management of horses in Europe, North America and Australia: Comparison of factors associated with the development of abnormal behaviour

Parker, Matthew O.; Goodwin, Deborah; Redhead, Edward S.

doi:10.1016/j.applanim.2008.02.003

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“…This would mean that the current study of the population of horse enthusiasts does not necessarily accurately represent the true horse enthusiast population in the Netherlands, and resulting figures may not, in fact, be true representations. All similar epidemiological studies, with voluntary participation, encounter this inherent problem and are being justifiably questioned (McGreevy et al, 1995b, Waters et al, 2002, Parker et al, 2008. Despite this, and considering the high number of respondents (4,265), the results of this study should be regarded as an important indication of the true situation in the Netherlands.…”

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Diversity in horse enthusiasts with respect to horse welfare: An explorative study

Visser

Wijk-Jansen

2012

Journal of Veterinary Behavior

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Diversity in horse enthusiasts with respect to horse welfare: An explorative study

Visser

Wijk-Jansen

2012

Journal of Veterinary Behavior

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“…Así como también, dentro del rango reportado en los otros estudios realizados en Chile en caballos fina sangre de carrera (FSC) (Tadich et al, 2013;Muñoz et al, 2014), salto (Muñoz et al, 2013) y caballos de diversas razas (Márquez et al, 2010). El que ningún caballo presentara más de una estereotipia clásica era esperable ya que su ocurrencia es ocasional (McGreevy, 2011) y en la mayoría de los estudios no se observa (Dodman et al, 2005;Christie et al, 2006;Pagliosa et al, 2008;Parker et al, 2008;Tadich et al, 2012;Muñoz et al, 2013;. No obstante, en uno de los estudios realizados en caballos chileno se había reportado un caballo que desarrollaba dos estereotipias a la vez (Muñoz et al, 2009).…”

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“…Lo que confirmaría que hay una baja predisposición en los caballos chilenos para desarrollar aerofagia, tal vez por predisposición genética como ha sido observado en la raza caballo finés (Hemmann et al, 2014), sobre todo considerando que hay una serie de factores de riesgo asociados al manejo de los caballos chilenos que deberían aumentar la prevalencia de aerofagia, tales como no usar cama de paja (Christie et al, 2006), no tener acceso a pastoreo y recibir concentrado como parte de la alimentación (Wickens et al, 2010;Hothersall y Nicol, 2013). Sin embargo, también dentro del manejo del caballo chileno hay acciones que podría disminuir este riesgo como el destete tardío (Latham y Mason, 2008;Parker et al, 2008;Wickens et al, 2010) Respecto al balanceo, la prevalencia encontrada en el presente estudio es muy baja y coincidente con lo reportado en los estudios previos realizados en caballos chilenos en donde la preTabla 1. Prevalencia (%) de estereotipias clásicas en los caballos chilenos inscritos y estabulados de las comunas de Pinto y Coihueco, Chile, de acuerdo al sexo (n = 103).…”

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Prevalencia De Estereotipias Clásicas en Caballos Chilenos De Las Comunas De Pinto Y Coihueco, Biobío, Chile

Muñoz

Ortíz

Cruces

et al. 2016

Chil. j. agric. anim. sci.

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RESUMENEn Chile se han realizado dos estudios de estereotipias clásicas en caballos de raza chileno, ambos con resultados diferentes respecto a la prevalencia total y estereotipia más frecuente en esta raza. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la prevalencia total y de cada una de las estereotipias clásicas en caballos chilenos estabulados de las comunas de Pinto y Coihueco, Región del Biobío, Chile, y su asociación con el sexo y edad. Se estudió la totalidad de los caballos chilenos inscritos y estabulados en ambas comunas (n = 103). Se determinó la presencia o ausencia de aerofagia, balanceo y/o paseo circular en pesebrera en cada caballo mediante observación directa, 20 min por hora, durante 4 horas. Para analizar los datos, los equinos fueron divididos de acuerdo al sexo en 3 grupos: machos enteros (n = 36), machos castrados (n = 33) y hembras (n = 34). De acuerdo a la edad se dividieron en 3 grupos: 3-5 años (n = 14), 5-15 años (n = 83) y >15 años (n = 6). Los resultados son expresados como porcentajes simples. El efecto de las variables sexo y edad fue analizado mediante la prueba exacta de Fisher con un nivel de significancia de p < 0,05. La prevalencia total de estereotipias clásicas fue 6,8% (1,94% aerofagia, 0,98% balanceo y 3,88% paseo circular en pesebrera). No se encontró diferencias estadísticas asociadas a la edad y sexo. Los resultados sugieren que los caballos chilenos presentan una prevalencia normal de estereotipias clásicas y que el paseo circular en pesebrera es la más frecuente en caballos de esta raza.Palabras clave: aerofagia, balanceo, paseo circular en pesebrera, equino, conducta estereotipada. ABSTRACTIn Chile, there have been two studies on classic stereotypic behavior in Chilean horses breed. The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of classic stereotypies in Chilean horses stabled of the counties of Pinto and Coihueco, Biobío Region, Chile, and its association with sex and age. All Chilean horses registered and stabled in both counties were studied (n=103). Presence or absence of classic stereotypies (crib-biting, weaving and box-walking) was determined by direct observation of 20 min per hour for 4 hours. Data were analyzed dividing horses by sex into three groups: stallions (n = 36), geldings (n = 33) and mares (n = 34). Based on their age, they were divided into three groups: 3-5 years old (n = 14), 5-15 years old (n = 83) and >15 years old (n = 6). Results were expressed as simple percentages. The effects of age and sex were analyzed statistically by Fisher's exact test with a significance level at 0.05. Total prevalence of classic stereotypies was 6.8% (1.94%

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“…Such a system of maintenance enhances the attainment of excellent reproductive rates (Topczewska & Krupa 2013). It is emphasized that the most important indicator of high level of welfare is behaviour that is consistent with the specie-pattern as well as human-animal relationships (Boissy et al 2007, Parker et al 2008, Grandgeorge & Hausberger 2011. In the studies conducted similar pattern-specific behavioural category was also observed (Table 3).…”

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An attempt to assess the welfare of horses maintained in herd systems

Topczewska

2014

Arch. Anim. Breed.

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The aim of the study was to assess the welfare, using the Welfare Quality criteria, of horses maintained in natural conditions. The study material was a herd of Hucul horses, consisting of 14 mares with offsprings and a stallion, maintained in a herd system on pastures. The research was conducted in the months of March, July and November in 2010 and 2012. Nutrition assessment was based on access to feedstuff, water, including their state. Analysis of levels of maintenance involved evaluating prevailing weather conditions, stocking rate as well as horses' freedom of movement in the delineated land area. Assessment of the herd's health condition was based on interviews with the supervising veterinarian. Horses' behaviour was assessed through observations that relied on their social, affiliative and agonistic behaviours. The condition of the horses was influenced by the period of year, with the best being in November (P≤0.01). Maintenance conditions and exploitation affected the herd's state of health, with no illnesses or injuries being reported over the analysed period. Seasons of the year had impacts on the horses' behaviour (P≤0.01). In summer, grazing took place in the late evenings and early mornings, with animals kept under sheds. Intensified feeding was observed in November. No stereotypical behaviours were observed. Heart rate measurements were a pointer to the animals' emotional balance and attitudes towards people. The observed high level of horses' welfare suggested that a natural herd system of management ought to be preferred and propagated.

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Survey of breeders’ management of horses in Europe, North America and Australia: Comparison of factors associated with the development of abnormal behaviour

Cited by 56 publications

References 26 publications

Diversity in horse enthusiasts with respect to horse welfare: An explorative study

Diversity in horse enthusiasts with respect to horse welfare: An explorative study

Prevalencia De Estereotipias Clásicas en Caballos Chilenos De Las Comunas De Pinto Y Coihueco, Biobío, Chile

An attempt to assess the welfare of horses maintained in herd systems

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