The Socioeconomic Impact of Diseases of Working Equids in Low and Middle-Income Countries: A Critical Review [PDF]
Working equids provide a crucial contribution to the livelihoods and food security of communities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Nevertheless, they are a neglected category within animal health policies and interventions of governmental and
Marta Bonsi+2 more
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Why Should Human-Animal Interactions Be Included in Research of Working Equids’ Welfare? [PDF]
The livelihood of working horses’ owners and their families is intimately linked to the welfare of their equids. A proper understanding of human-animal interactions, as well as the main factors that modulate them, is essential for establishing ...
Daniela Luna, Tamara A Tadich
exaly +12 more sources
A New Framework for Assessing Equid Welfare: A Case Study of Working Equids in Nepalese Brick Kilns [PDF]
Equids fulfil many different roles within communities. In low- to middle-income countries (LMICs), in addition to providing a source of income, equids also provide essential transport of food, water, and goods to resource-limited and/or isolated ...
Stuart L. Norris+7 more
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Owners’ Knowledge and Approaches to Colic in Working Equids in Honduras [PDF]
In Honduras, many families are reliant on working equids in their daily life. The aim of this study was to evaluate knowledge about, and approaches to colic used by owners of working equids in Choluteca, Honduras using a phenomenological approach.
Isabella Wild+6 more
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Documenting the Welfare and Role of Working Equids in Rural Communities of Portugal and Spain [PDF]
Recently, the need for a more holistic approach to welfare assessment has been highlighted. This is particularly pertinent in the case of working equids who provide vital support for human livelihoods, often in low- to middle-income countries, yet suffer
Emily Haddy+4 more
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‘All My Animals Are Equal, but None Can Survive without the Horse’. The Contribution of Working Equids to the Livelihoods of Women across Six Communities in the Chimaltenango Region of Guatemala [PDF]
It is widely assumed that working equid husbandry is carried out by men, and women are often not recognised as facilitating equid welfare. The aim of this study is to investigate how working equids contribute to women’s livelihoods in six of the World ...
Molly A. Vasanthakumar+3 more
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Investigation of an Outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus-1 Myeloencephalopathy in a Population of Aged Working Equids [PDF]
The objective of this study was to describe an outbreak of equine herpesvirus-1 myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in a population of aged equids. The outbreak was linked to the introduction of five healthy non-resident horses 15 days prior to the first case of ...
Nicola Pusterla+4 more
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A Retrospective Study on the Status of Working Equids Admitted to an Equine Clinic in Cairo: Disease Prevalence and Associations between Physical Parameters and Outcome [PDF]
Working equids are often used to exhaustion, living and dying in conditions below minimal welfare standards. Due to their poor welfare status, euthanasia should be considered in certain conditions.
Beatrice Benedetti+5 more
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Molecular detection and assessment of the epidemiological risk factors associated with equine herpesvirus 2 and 5 in working equids in central Ethiopia [PDF]
Background Respiratory disease is the most common presenting complaint at veterinary clinics and a priority concern for equid owners and veterinary practitioners in Ethiopia.
Kifle Wondimagegnehu+3 more
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Equipment-related wounds and associated risk factors in working equids of the Oromia national regional state in Ethiopia [PDF]
Working equids support the livelihoods of millions of low-income households worldwide and face several welfare challenges. Although equipment-related wounds are common, little is known about specific risk factors.
Mathilde S Merridale-Punter+10 more
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