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On a mission: caring for working equids abroad
In Practice, 2007AFTER an unpromising start, Gigi Kay has carved a career for herself working for organisations providing veterinary care for the working equids in some of the poorest communities overseas. Here she describes some of her experiences, as well as the challenges facing the communities, their animals and, in turn, the organisations striving to help them.
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The welfare of working equids in Mexico
Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 1998Abstract Horses, mules and donkeys are widely used for many activities by the poor peasants of Mexico. This paper describes working conditions of their equidae. They pull carts and ploughs and carry loads, and people. They are often abused, insufficiently fed and in general neglected.
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Emergency exsanguination of working equids
In Practice, 2015THIS series gives readers the opportunity to consider and contribute to discussion of some of the ethical dilemmas that can arise in veterinary practice. Each month, a case scenario is presented, followed by discussion of some of the issues involved.In addition, a possible way forward is suggested; however, there is rarely a cut‐and‐dried answer in ...
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Working Equids in Disasters: Local Concerns and Inspirations
Abstract Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys is an international animal welfare charity dedicated to improving the lives of working equids, including during and after disasters. Now, Brooke seeks to prepare the animals and owners for disasters, especially evidencing the role which equid welfare could play in helping their ...
Ilan Kelman, Kelman Ilan
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Working equids: the welfare of those worked to their limit.
2018M. Upjohn, K. Wells
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Equine Herpesvirus-1 Myeloencephalopathy, an Emerging Threat of Working Equids in Ethiopia
Transboundary and Emerging Diseases, 2015Although equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) is a sporadic and relatively uncommon manifestation of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), it has the potential for causing devastating outbreaks in horses. Up till now, there were no reported EHM outbreaks in donkeys and mules.
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Comparative Efficacy of Three Anthelmintic Programs in Working Equids in Egypt
Journal of Veterinary Science & Medical Diagnosis, 2015Comparative Efficacy of Three Anthelmintic Programs in Working Equids in Egypt Several studies have identified gastrointestinal parasitism, particularly strongyle infection in working equids as a major problem. Furthermore, anthelmintic efficacy is of great concern regarding recent reports of reduced efficacy throughout the world.
Ali BAA El Sayed MA, Matoock MY Fouad MA
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Dataset: 'Working Equid Welfare Mexico Data'
2019The data are under temporary embargo until the article has been published. The dataset contains raw data generated from equid welfare assessments and owner questionnaires corresponding to the paper ‘Comparison of Working Equid Welfare Across Three Regions of Mexico’.
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