A survey of horse owners in Great Britain regarding horses in their care. Part 1: Horse demographic characteristics and management |
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Authors: | Hotchkiss J W Reid S W J Christley R M |
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Institution: | Division of Companion Animals, Institute of Comparative Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow, Bearsden Road, Glasgow G61 1QH, UK. |
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Abstract: | REASONS FOR PERFORMING STUDY: Information is scarce as to how horses are kept and managed in the general horse population of Great Britain. OBJECTIVES: To characterise the demographics of horses in Great Britain and assess their care (with particular reference to the respiratory system). METHODS: Horse owners were surveyed using a self-administered postal questionnaire. These owners were selected randomly, following geographical stratification, using 2-stage cluster sampling of veterinary practices and their clients. RESULTS: The overall response proportion to the survey was 68.2%. An investigation of nonresponse bias detected minimal differences between responders and nonresponders. A summary of the demographic characteristics, feeding and management of horses in a sample of the general population of Great Britain is presented. CONCLUSIONS AND POTENTIAL RELEVANCE: Horses are kept under a great variety of conditions with some potentially exposed to high concentrations of organic dusts associated with stabling. This information is relevant to their health and welfare. |
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