Avaliação qualitativa do bem-estar de equinos em centros de treinamento no estado do Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Animal welfare is crucial for the health and quality of life of animals, assessed across the domains of nutrition, environment, health, behavior, and mental status. However, there is a lack of studies on equine welfare in rodeo training centers. The observational study at 30 training centers in Rio Grande do Norte evaluated equine welfare using a form based on the five domains. Each domain had a maximum score of 20 points, totaling 100 points. The results indicated that all assessed centers-maintained welfare conditions ranging from neutral to extremely positive. This suggests management practices that promote equine welfare, demonstrating commitment to their health. Categorization based on assigned points allowed for monitoring and improving animal living conditions. The study emphasizes the importance of corrective and preventive measures to create a healthier and more conducive environment for equine welfare in rodeo contexts.
Source: Revista Agraria Academica
Authors: Liliany Silva Figueiredo, Expedito Augusto de Medeiros Lopes, Ubiratan Pereira de Melo, Cíntia Ferreira, Khaled Salim Dantas Aby Faraj
Institution: Centro Universitário Maurício de Nassau
Language: English
Subfield: Equine
Field: Veterinary
Domain: Health Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4413220052