SummaryRoundworms and flatworms that affect donkeys can cause disease. All
common helminth parasites that affect horses also infect donkeys, so animals
that co‐graze can act as a source of infection for either species. Of the
gastrointestinal nematodes, those belonging to the cyathostomin (small
strongyle) group are the most problematic in UK donkeys. Most grazing animals
are exposed to these para... hiện toàn bộ
SummaryIdentification of low‐grade lameness is challenging. A whole horse ridden
ethogram has been developed, describing 24 behavioural markers. Previous work
indicated that the presence of ≥8 behavioural markers was likely to reflect
musculoskeletal pain. The objectives of this repeated measures study were to
compare the results of application of the ridden‐horse ethogram by trained and
untrained... hiện toàn bộ
SummaryHorses can be ridden with or without a bit. Comparing the behaviour of
the same horse in different modes constituted a ‘natural experiment’. Sixty‐nine
behaviours in 66 bitted horses were identified as induced by bit‐related pain
and recognised as forms of stereotypic behaviour. A prototype questionnaire for
the ridden horse was based on 6 years of feedback from riders who had switched
from... hiện toàn bộ
Thilo Pfau, M. F. Sepulveda Caviedes, Robert J. McCarthy, L. Cheetham, B. Forbes, Marie Rhodin
SummaryRegular monitoring of movement asymmetry with inertial measurement units
(IMUs) to aid in the diagnosis of the underlying cause of a lameness is
feasible. Normal ranges for specific groups of horses may be required, with
consideration of expert veterinary opinions for both asymmetry screening and
lameness assessment. The aim of this study was to determine movement asymmetry
values compared ... hiện toàn bộ