Blanco Penedo, Isabel
- Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA)
Abstract
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
Keywords
Horse welfare; behavior; housing conditions; extensive management; reproduction
Published in
Revista Cientifica-Facultad De Ciencias Veterinarias
2015, volume: 25, number: 6, pages: 471-480
SLU Authors
UKÄ Subject classification
Clinical Science
Permanent link to this page (URI)
https://res.slu.se/id/publ/86978