Welfare in horse breeding

M.L.H. Campbell; Peter Sandøe

doi:10.1136/vr.102814

Welfare in horse breeding

M.L.H. Campbell, Peter Sandøe

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Abstract

Welfare problems related to the way horses are bred, whether by coitus or by the application of artificial reproduction techniques (ARTs), have been given no discrete consideration within the academic literature. This paper reviews the existing knowledge base about welfare issues in horse breeding and identifies areas in which data is lacking. We suggest that all methods of horse breeding are associated with potential welfare problems, but also that the judicious use of ARTs can sometimes help to address those problems. We discuss how negative welfare effects could be identified and limited and how positive welfare effects associated with breeding might be maximised. Further studies are needed to establish an evidence base about how stressful or painful various breeding procedures are for the animals involved, and what the lifetime welfare implications of ARTs are for future animal generations.

Originalsprog	Engelsk
Tidsskrift	Veterinary Record
Vol/bind	176
Udgave nummer	17
Sider (fra-til)	436-440
Antal sider	5
ISSN	0042-4900
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.102814
Status	Udgivet - 25 apr. 2015

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