Prevalence and Factors Associated with Abnormal Behaviors in Chilean Racehorses: A Direct Observational Study |
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| Authors: | Tamara Tadich Constanza Weber Christine J. Nicol |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Becario CONICYT, Programa Doctorado en Ciencias Veterinarias, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile;2. Instituto de Ciencia Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile;3. Centre for Behavioural Biology, University of Bristol, Langford, Bristol, UK |
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| Abstract: | Stereotypies are considered a cause and symptom of impaired welfare, and have been associated with suboptimal husbandry systems. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of stereotypic and other abnormal behaviors in Chilean thoroughbreds by direct observation, and examine their associations with biological characteristics and management practices. Seven hundred forty-three racehorses were observed directly, every 5 minutes during 1 hour before and after feeding, to identify behavioral disorders. A questionnaire was administered to handlers to obtain information about the animal and husbandry practices. |
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| Keywords: | Animal welfare Equine Stereotypic behavior Thoroughbred Husbandry |
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