Blanco Penedo, Isabel
- Institut de Recerca i Tecnologia Agroalimentàries (IRTA)
Sammanfattning
The aim of this study was to apply a protocol to evaluate the welfare of horses used for reproduction purposes and to compare the welfare conditions of two management types. A protocol adapted to the equine species was carried out by direct observation of 45 indicators in two subpopulations (49 stabled stallions and 43 broodmares in semi-freedom). Welfare assessment included behaviour, health, and the way in which animals responded to two different managements. Results revealed significant differences (P
Nyckelord
Horse welfare; behavior; housing conditions; extensive management; reproduction
Publicerad i
Revista Cientifica-Facultad De Ciencias Veterinarias
2015, volym: 25, nummer: 6, sidor: 471-480
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UKÄ forskningsämne
Klinisk vetenskap
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https://res.slu.se/id/publ/86978