The role of the ethogram in equitation science [PDF]
, 2017 The development of a comprehensive ethogram that could be used to record the behaviour of the ridden horse in a range of different scenarios would provide a valuable resource for researchers within equitation science.
Hall, C, Heleski, C
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Owner reported diseases of working equids in central Ethiopia [PDF]
, 2016 REASONS FOR PERFORMING STUDY: Working horses, donkeys and mules suffer from numerous diseases and clinical problems. However, there is little information on what owners perceive as important health concerns in their working animals.
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The qualitative assessment of responsiveness to environmental challenge in horses and ponies. [PDF]
, 2008 The responsiveness of 10 horses and 10 ponies to environmental challenge (represented by an open field test) was assessed using a qualitative approach based on free choice profiling methodology (FCP), which gives observers complete freedom to choose ...
BORDI, ALDO +5 more
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Quantifying the Impact of Mounted Load Carrying on Equids: A Review
Animals, 2021 There are approximately 112 million working equids in developing countries, many of which are associated with brick kilns. Brick kilns and overloading are associated with welfare problems in working equids. Understanding equids’ abilities and influencing
Syed S. U. H. Bukhari +2 more
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The effectiveness of faecal removal methods of pasture management to control the cyathostomin burden of donkeys [PDF]
, 2014 Background: The level of anthelmintic resistance within some cyathostomin parasite populations has increased to the level where sole reliance on anthelmintic-based control protocols is not possible.
Burden, Faith A +5 more
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Sensory laterality in affiliative interactions in domestic horses and ponies (Equus caballus) [PDF]
, 2018 Many studies have been carried out into both motor and sensory laterality of horses in agonistic and stressful situations. Here we examine sensory laterality in affiliative interactions within four groups of domestic horses and ponies (N = 31), living in
Byrne, Richard W. +3 more
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Lipidomic analysis of serum from horses with strongyle infection [PDF]
, 2012 The development of techniques capable of accurate diagnosis of strongyle infections is at the forefront of research in equine parasitology. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential, for using lipidomics in the diagnosis of strongyle infection.
Elsheikha, Hany M. +4 more
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Quantifying poor working equid welfare in Nepalese brick kilns using a welfare assessment tool
Veterinary Record, 2020 BackgroundAcross Asia the brick‐kiln industry is expanding. In Nepal, urban dwelling has increased in recent years, raising requirement for low‐cost, mass produced bricks to meet the population needs. Working equids (WEs) play a key role in non‐mechanised kilns. Assessing the welfare of these equids is the starting point to addressing concerns. In line
Rodrigues, Joao Brandao +4 more
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Exploring aggression regulation in managed groups of horsesEquus caballus [PDF]
, 2012 International audienceHorses are highly social animals that have evolved to live in social groups. However, in modern husbandry systems, single housing prevails where horses experience social isolation, a challenge-to-welfare factor. One major reason for
Bourjade, Marie +4 more
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Horses discriminate between facial expressions of conspecifics [PDF]
, 2016 In humans, facial expressions are rich sources of social information and have an important role in regulating social interactions. However, the extent to which this is true in non-human animals, and particularly in non-primates, remains largely unknown ...
Grounds, K +3 more
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