2023
DOI: 10.29374/2527-2179.bjvm003323
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Survey on sanitary practices and knowledge about infectious diseases among equine owners in the State of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

Paulo Roberto Medeiros,
Liliany Silva Figueiredo,
Ubiratan Pereira de Melo
et al.

Abstract: As the primary decision-maker about the health, nutrition, and well-being of their horses, owners' knowledge of correct management practices and clinical changes can potentially affect the immediate health of their horses, in addition to having an impact on the prevention of disease spread in the herd. The adoption of management practices to prevent the introduction and spread of pathogens depends on various factors, including demographics, awareness of the problem, perceived responsibility, previously held be… Show more

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“…can be released to the environment through respiratory secretions and contaminated feces when a horse develops pulmonary aspergillosis or another form of the disease, putting the health of veterinarians, handlers, and other animal health professionals who work directly with these animals at risk. Proper diagnosis and treatment of affected horses, rigorous hygiene of facilities and equipment, adoption of appropriate management practices, and increased awareness among those who work with horses on the potential risks, and protective measures (for example, the use of respiratory protection masks) suggested by Medeiros et al (2023) are important steps to stop the spread of aspergillosis to humans.…”
Section: /8mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…can be released to the environment through respiratory secretions and contaminated feces when a horse develops pulmonary aspergillosis or another form of the disease, putting the health of veterinarians, handlers, and other animal health professionals who work directly with these animals at risk. Proper diagnosis and treatment of affected horses, rigorous hygiene of facilities and equipment, adoption of appropriate management practices, and increased awareness among those who work with horses on the potential risks, and protective measures (for example, the use of respiratory protection masks) suggested by Medeiros et al (2023) are important steps to stop the spread of aspergillosis to humans.…”
Section: /8mentioning
confidence: 99%