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The working equid is of vital importance in many low-income countries where horses, mules and donkeys are the primary means of transport and traction.
Andrew Stringer+2 more
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Previous research has demonstrated that respiratory disease, particularly coughing and nasal discharge are consistently ranked in the top-three health concerns for working equid owners. However, there is little existing literature on the possible aetiology and these syndromes are poorly defined. This study aimed to better understand respiratory disease,
Gabrielle Laing+6 more
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Assessing the impact of draught load pulling on welfare in equids [PDF]
About 112 million working equids are the source of income for 600 million people globally. Many equids are used for pulling loads (up to 15,000 kg per day) to transport goods.
Syed S. U. H. Bukhari+3 more
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Background: Working horses, donkeys and mules are used to support the livelihood of millions of households in low- and middle-income countries through their work in agriculture, transport and assistance with domestic duties among others.
Mathilde S. Merridale-Punter+5 more
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Population, distribution, biomass, and economic value of Equids in Ethiopia. [PDF]
BackgroundEquids play a crucial role in the Ethiopian economy, transporting agricultural inputs and outputs in the dominant subsistence agricultural systems and the critical link for value chains throughout the country.
Girma Birhan Asteraye+6 more
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Unraveling the causes of respiratory disease in the working equids of Ethiopia: A case-control study
Gabrielle Laing+7 more
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Means of Livelihood, Clean Environment to Women Empowerment: The Multi-Faceted Role of Donkeys [PDF]
Despite the substantial contribution donkeys make to the livelihood of the world’s poorest populations, the existence of donkeys has received little notice worldwide.
Thanammal Ravichandran+6 more
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CROSS‐SECTIONAL STUDY OF OWNERS’ KNOWLEDGE AND APPROACHES TO COLIC IN WORKING EQUIDS IN HONDURAS [PDF]
J. Burford
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Haematological and biochemical reference intervals for apparently healthy working equids in The Gambia [PDF]
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