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Equine veterinary journal2007; 39(4); 294-300; doi: 10.2746/042516407x177538

A survey of horse owners in Great Britain regarding horses in their care. Part 1: Horse demographic characteristics and management.

Abstract: Information is scarce as to how horses are kept and managed in the general horse population of Great Britain. Objective: 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: 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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Publication Date: 2007-08-29 PubMed ID: 17722719DOI: 10.2746/042516407x177538Google Scholar: Lookup
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Summary

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The research surveyed horse owners in Great Britain to identify demographic characteristics of horses and their management, with a specific focus on care relating to the respiratory system.

Research Objective

  • The main objective of this research was to collect and assess information regarding how horses are kept and managed in Great Britain. The study specifically aimed to understand the demographic characteristics of horses and their care, paying particular attention to aspects tied to the respiratory system.

Research Methodology

  • The research team used a self-administered postal questionnaire to collect data from horse owners.
  • The selection of participants was random and geographically stratified.
  • The researchers used a 2-stage cluster sampling methodology where they first selected veterinary practices and then their clients within these practices.

Research Findings

  • The survey achieved a response rate of 68.2%. A subsequent investigation into the effect of non-response bias found only minimal differences between those who responded to the survey and those who didn’t, validating the overall results.
  • The research provides a summary of the demographics, feeding, and overall management of horses in Great Britain.

Research Conclusions

  • Results indicated that horses in Great Britain are kept under very diverse conditions. It was also identified that some horses could potentially be exposed to high concentrations of organic dust due to their stabling conditions.
  • This research is important as it gives insight into the health and welfare of horses, particularly how their management and living conditions might affect their respiratory systems.

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APA
Hotchkiss JW, Reid SW, Christley RM. (2007). A survey of horse owners in Great Britain regarding horses in their care. Part 1: Horse demographic characteristics and management. Equine Vet J, 39(4), 294-300. https://doi.org/10.2746/042516407x177538

Publication

Equine veterinary journal
ISSN: 0425-1644
NlmUniqueID: 0173320
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 39
Issue: 4
Pages: 294-300

Researcher Affiliations

Hotchkiss, J W
  • Division of Companion Animals, Institute of Comparative Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow, Bearsden Road, Glasgow G61 1QH, UK.
Reid, S W J
    Christley, R M

      MeSH Terms

      • Animal Feed
      • Animal Husbandry / methods
      • Animal Husbandry / standards
      • Animals
      • Cluster Analysis
      • Data Collection
      • Demography
      • Female
      • Horses / physiology
      • Housing, Animal / standards
      • Male
      • Ownership / statistics & numerical data
      • Seasons
      • Surveys and Questionnaires
      • United Kingdom
      • Veterinary Medicine / methods
      • Veterinary Medicine / standards

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