Equine

The role of the image of a conspecific in the regulation of stereotypic head movements in the horse

Weaving was significantly less when the horses were provided with the image of a horse's face (mean percentage of observations +/- S.E.M.; 5.56 +/- 1.57), compared to both the pixilated (14.85 +/- 3.06) and white (20.52 +/- 4.12) images. Nodding...

Year Published: 2005Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Equine

Citation: Mills, D. S., Riezebos, M. 2005. The role of the image of a conspecific in the regulation of stereotypic head movements in the horse . Applied Animal Behaviour Science 91, 155-165.

Foraging enrichment for individually housed horses: Practicality and effects on behaviour

The results indicate that the potentially beneficial behavioural effects of short-term multiple forage provision do persist when horses are managed on a MF [multiple forage] diet [long-chop and short-chop forages] for a 7-day period. They suggest that a MF diet...

Year Published: 2005Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Equine

Citation: Thorne, J. B., Goodwin, D., Kennedy, M. J. et al. 2005. Foraging enrichment for individually housed horses: Practicality and effects on behaviour. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 94, 149-164.

A critical review of fear tests used on cattle, pigs, sheep, poultry and horses

Fear is arguably the most commonly investigated emotion in domestic animals. In the current review we attempt to establish the level of repeatability and validity found for fear tests used on cattle, pigs, sheep and goats, poultry and horses. We...

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Bird, Cattle, Chicken, Equine, Pig, Sheep

Citation: Forkman, B., Boissy, A., Meunier-Sala?n, M. C. et al. 2007. A critical review of fear tests used on cattle, pigs, sheep, poultry and horses. Physiology and Behavior 92, 340-374.

Don’t fence me in: Managing psychological well being for elite performance horses

Using equine stereotypies as a welfare indicator, this researcher proposes that the psychological well being of today's performance horse is compromised. Furthermore, the article illustrates how minimal management changes can enhance horses's well being while still remaining compatible with the...

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Equine

Citation: Henderson, A. J. Z. 2007. Don't fence me in: Managing psychological well being for elite performance horses. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 10(4), 309-329.

Horse whisperings

Horses and humans have always had a special relationship. Now, from California to Florida, treatment centers are offering equine-assisted therapy to help people with everything from drug addiction to cancer recovery.

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Equine

Citation: Krueger, A., Hey, B., Reynes, A. 2007. Horse whisperings. Natural Solutions Magazine.

Effect of an open window and conspecifics within view on the welfare of stables horsed, estimated on the basis of positive and negative behavioural indicators

The effect of environmental enrichment on the welfare of stabled horses was estimated on the basis of positive and negative behavioural indicators. Six stabled horses were exposed for seven days to each of two conditions in early spring: i) a...

Year Published: 2008Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Equine

Citation: Ninomiya, S., Kusunose, R., Obara, Y. et al. 2008. Effect of an open window and conspecifics within view on the welfare of stables horsed, estimated on the basis of positive and negative behavioural indicators. Animal Welfare 17, 351-354.

The use of a mirror reduces isolation stress in horses being transported by trailer

Horse trailers are a common form of transportation for horses and ponies and often require the animal to travel alone or with a single companion. The current study investigated the effect of transporting horses alone, in company or with an...

Year Published: 2009Animal Type: Equine

Citation: Kay, R., Hall, C. 2009. The use of a mirror reduces isolation stress in horses being transported by trailer. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 116, 237-243.

CCAC guidelines on: the care and use of farm animals in research, teaching and testing

These guidelines aim to provide information for investigators, animal care committees, facility managers and animal care staff that will assist in improving both the care given to farm animals and the manner in which experimental procedures are carried out. The...

Year Published: 2009Topics: Regulations & Ethical ReviewAnimal Type: Cattle, Chicken, Equine, Fowl, Goat, Pig, Sheep

Citation: Canadian Council on Animal Care. 2009. CCAC guidelines on: the care and use of farm animals in research, teaching and testing. Ottawa, Canada.

From operant learning to cognitive enrichment in farm animal housing: bases and applicability

This study has its basis in recent findings by our own and other laboratories and proposes a type of rewarded operant learning that seeks the detection of discriminatory cues as a cognitive enrichment in intensive husbandry systems. This type of...

Year Published: 2009Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Cattle, Equine, Goat, Pig

Citation: Manteuffel, G., Langbein, J., Puppe, B. 2009. From operant learning to cognitive enrichment in farm animal housing: bases and applicability. Animal Welfare 18, 87-95.

Farm Animal Welfare in Great Britain: Past, Present and Future

The Council has examined the effectiveness of British policy on farm animal welfare since 1965 and sets out a strategy that will lead to steady improvements in welfare over the next 20 years. Proposals are made for Government and commercial...

Year Published: 2009Animal Type: All/General, Bird, Cattle, Chicken, Equine, Fowl, Pig, Sheep

Citation: Farm Animal Welfare Council 2009. Farm Animal Welfare in Great Britain: Past, Present and Future. Farm Animal Welfare Council, London, UK.