The Global Contributions of Working Equids to Sustainable Agriculture and Livelihoods in Agenda 2030. [PDF]
Ecohealth, 2022 Small farmers produce most food in low- and middle-income countries and most small farmers rely on directly or indirectly working equids (WE). The lack of methods and metrics for assessing the role of WE hampers realisation of WE contributions.
Grace DC +6 more
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CABI One Health, 2023 Working equids provide a crucial contribution to reduce the work burden on women and they protect the livelihoods and food security of female-headed households in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Marta Bonsi +2 more
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Management and welfare of working equids in the Guerrero state [PDF]
Ecosistemas y Recursos Agropecuarios, 2020 The management of farm work equids in Guerrero, Mexico was described and related to animal welfare. Sixty-four equids owners were randomly surveyed. Horses were used more than donkeys and mules. The 89% of owners worked the animals before 5 years of age.
Eduardo Ezequiel Robledo Reyes +6 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]
Veterinary Medicine and Science, 2022 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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Working equids presented at a veterinary reference center in southern Chile (2015-2021) [PDF]
Austral Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 2023 In Chile many families still rely on working equids as a fundamental source of income. Their use is particularly important for harnessing and transport of people and goods, in agriculture as well as in the leisure industry.
Maria C. Duran +2 more
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Common clinical findings identified in working equids in low- and middle-income countries from 2005 to 2021 [PDF]
PLoS OneDespite several millions of working equids worldwide, there are few published studies regarding the epidemiology of their health and welfare. Data collected by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating in the working equid sphere therefore have ...
Merridale-Punter M +4 more
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Investigation of an Outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus-1 Myeloencephalopathy in a Population of Aged Working Equids. [PDF]
VirusesThe 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 ...
Pusterla N +4 more
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Scoping Review of the Socioeconomic Value of Working Equids, and the Impact of Educational Interventions Aimed at Improving Their Welfare [PDF]
AnimalsWorking equids support millions of people globally, especially in low-income, lower-middle-income, and upper-middle-income countries. However, they commonly suffer from poor welfare and are typically overlooked in policy and funding decisions.
Amelia Cameron +4 more
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Working equids in refugee camps [PDF]
Forced Migration Review, 2018 Refugee camps offer good opportunities for cooperation between humanitarian and animal welfare organisations for the benefit of displaced people and their working animals.
Patrick J Pollock
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Working equids: linking human and animal welfare
Veterinary Record, 2020 Working equids continue to be an essential component of the livelihoods of millions of families worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.1 These animals provide a critical support system to the households that rely on them, with a ...
Tamara Tadich
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