What Is a Working Equid? Analysis of Current Terminology and a Suggested Definition [PDF]
AnimalsEquids are engaged in myriad types of work across the world, with contexts and industries varying widely between high-, middle- and low-income countries as classified by the World Bank.
Zoe Raw +2 more
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From Human Perception of Good Practices to Horse (Equus Caballus) Welfare: Example of Equine-Assisted Activities [PDF]
AnimalsEquine-assisted intervention (EAI) studies deal with clients, whereas very few studies focused on the effects on animals. EAI equids are also submitted to management, which influences their welfare.
Marine Grandgeorge +3 more
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Common Radiographic Findings in Moroccan Working Equids: A Retrospective Study (2015–2022) [PDF]
Veterinary SciencesWorking equids are at high risk of musculoskeletal disorders due to strenuous labor, repetitive tasks, and harsh environmental conditions. This retrospective study describes the distribution of radiographically detected musculoskeletal findings in ...
Zineb EL Brini +5 more
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Shared work? Unravelling interspecies entanglements, agency, and the rhythms of equids at work [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceFocusing on donkeys, this paper examines the type and scope of ‘work’ undertaken by working equids in three very different contexts in the United Kingdom, Europe and the Global South (case studies).
Tamlin Watson, Cara Clancy
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Owner reported diseases of working equids in central Ethiopia. [PDF]
Equine Vet J, 2017 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.
Stringer AP +7 more
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Management and welfare of working equids in the Guerrero state
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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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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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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The Global Contributions of Working Equids to Sustainable Agriculture and Livelihoods in Agenda 2030 [PDF]
EcoHealth, 2022 AbstractSmall 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. Based on literature review and a survey of WE welfare experts, we propose a framework for optimising ...
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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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