Introduction Though I use loading and transporting your equine as examples in this article, the information can be applied to any situation or animal. I use loading and transport because it creates an immediate visual and is widely accepted as a stressful event for both the caregiver and equine. This may be a short article, […]
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Introduction to Equine Welfare Horses can live twenty-five years or more and require consistent, and specific, care to thrive. Horses, as we know them now, have been bred specifically to suit the needs of humans; therefore, they can develop serious mental and physical health issues due to breed adaptation and inattention to welfare needs. Too
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Realistic Expectations However skilled one is, there’ll be moments when an otherwise well-behaved critter will frustrate you to no end. This is normal. What’s not normal is when one mismanages these behaviours without considering the consequences of their actions. All animals, just like people, have individual personalities and react differently to unique situations, especially in
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Brachycephalic animals have shortened skull bones, giving the face and nose a pushed-up appearance, as found in breeds such as Pugs (dogs) and Persians (cats).
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Everyone who’s been around animals can understand the strong bond that develops; however, not everyone knows the medical benefits
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