Equine welfare Flashcards
1
Q
If breaking client confidentiality who needs to be contacted first?
A
RCVS
2
Q
What are the 3 main causes of poor welfare?
A
- Cruelty
- Neglect
- larger scale industry issues and practices
3
Q
What are some of the main issues with equine welfare in the UK?
A
- Live animal transport
- CCTV in slaughterhouses
- Equine identification
- Racing
- Abandonment
- Fly grazing
- Obesity
4
Q
What are common equine health problems?
A
- obesity
- laminitis
- worms
- foot care
- dental
5
Q
What are abnormal behaviours seen in horses?
A
- Crib biting/windsucking
- Box walking
