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Many study participants commented on the social acceptability of overweight horses, in comparison to the lack of acceptability of horses even slightly underweight. ....
Horsetalk.co.nz A life worth living: Insights into the care of older horses revealed in study Share Seven common themes in owner decision-making around older horses have been identified by University of Liverpool researchers. Photo by MSVG Researchers in Britain who explored owner decision-making around the care of older horses noted a shift toward trying to assess the value of positive experiences for their animals in assessing quality of life. “In the field of animal welfare, a shift towards trying to measure and value the positive experiences and mental states in animal welfare assessments has meant the concept of a ‘life worth living’ has increased in utility,” Rebecca Smith and her colleagues reported in the journal ....
Non-Compliance With Flu Vaccine Guidelines Leaves Horses Vulnerable Sponsored by: Horses in the United Kingdom may be at risk of the flu even if they are vaccinated because of non-compliance with manufacturing guidelines, research shows. Drs. Amie Wilson, Gina Pinchbeck, Rachel Dean and Catherine McGowan created a survey that asked equine vets in the UK to describe their vaccination practices. The study team then compared these protocols with manufacturer guidelines and datasheets. Of the 304 responses, 92 percent indicated that the recommendations they give owners are not consistent with manufacturer guidelines for administering the vaccine. Vets most often used vaccination guidelines from the British Horseracing Authority and the Fédération Equestre Internationale. ....