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Topic:Companion Animals
The relationship between humans and horses as companion animals encompasses the interactions, benefits, and management practices associated with keeping horses. These interactions can influence the behavior, welfare, and overall well-being of horses. The presence of other companion animals may affect the social dynamics within equine environments and can play a role in the management strategies employed by horse owners. This topic includes research that explores the behavioral responses of horses as companion animals to humans, the impact on stress levels, and the potential benefits or challenges of multi-species companionship. The page features peer-reviewed studies and scholarly articles that investigate the dynamics between horses and companion animals, providing insights into their cohabitation and its implications for equine management and welfare.
Femoral head ostectomy in horses and cattle. Femoral head ostectomy was performed in six horses, three ponies, and four cattle for treatment of fractures of the femoral capital physis, coxofemoral luxation, fractured acetabulum, or severe degenerative joint disease. The procedures were performed via a cranial approach that did not involve osteotomy of the greater trochanter. A dorsal approach for femoral head ostectomy via osteotomy of the greater trochanter was evaluated in three healthy adult ponies. Three animals (2 ponies, 1 calf) were euthanatized within a month and one horse was euthanatized at year 2 due to postoperative complicat...
