A New Framework for Assessing Equid Welfare: A Case Study of Working Equids in Nepalese Brick Kilns [PDF]
Animals, 2020 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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Management practices and welfare of working equids in Mogalakwena local municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa [PDF]
Animal WelfareThis paper describes the management and welfare aspects of Working Equids (WEs) in Limpopo Province, South Africa by utilising a cross-sectional study design with data collected via a semi-structured questionnaire. All households with WEs were invited to
Dimakatso Betty Molapo +3 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]
AnimalsWorking 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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What Is a Working Equid? Analysis of Current Terminology and a Suggested Definition
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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Equipment-related wounds and associated risk factors in working equids of the Oromia national regional state in Ethiopia [PDF]
Animal WelfareWorking 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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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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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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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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Working Equids: Their Conditions, Invisible Earning and Challenges- A Review [PDF]
Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 2021 Working equids play vital role in pastoral economy nationally as well as globally and their role is very significant in providing livelihood to households of their owners through direct and indirect financial contribution.
Kumar, Rajender +5 more
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Owner reported diseases of working equids in central Ethiopia [PDF]
Equine Veterinary Journal, 2016 Summary 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, Andrew P. +7 more
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