Welfare in Horse Breeding
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14583196Keywords:
Horse breeding, Welfare, IndicatorsAbstract
Welfare in horse breeding is a concept that aims to protect and enhance the physical and mental health of animals. Ensuring that horses live in suitable housing conditions, have balanced nutrition, adequate social interaction, and regular exercise are fundamental elements for maintaining their welfare. Research indicates that when appropriate environmental conditions are not provided, horses may exhibit stress, abnormal behaviors, and various health problems. Horses kept in small and enclosed areas lack social interaction and cannot display their natural behaviors, leading to a significant deterioration in their welfare. To enhance welfare in horse breeding, it is crucial to provide opportunities for free exercise and ensure that horses have spaces where they can exhibit natural behaviors. Additionally, feeding programs should be arranged according to the horses' size and workload, sudden dietary changes should be avoided, and a continuous supply of healthy water should be ensured to maintain welfare. When animal welfare deteriorates, various health, physiological, and behavioral indicators such as weight loss, a weakened immune system, increased stress hormones, and repetitive behaviors can be observed in horses. These signs indicate a decrease in the quality of life and a threat to the health of the horses. Ensuring welfare in horse breeding is of great importance both for ethical responsibilities and the productivity of the animals.
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