Equine health questionnaire.

The research program by the University of Liverpool is surveying horse owners’ understanding of equine health and management with a specific focus on the disease laminitis.

Research Program Overview

• The University of Liverpool’s researchers and veterinary clinicians have initiated a research program focused on equine health.
• This study is financially backed and promoted by the Animal Welfare Foundation (a part of the British Veterinary Association (BVA)).
• The team is particularly interested in exploring the disease Laminitis, a common and painful condition that affects the hooves of horses.

Questionnaire Participant Solicitation

• The researchers are inviting horse owners and carers to participate in their survey.
• The purpose of the survey is to collect the views and experiences of horse owners about equine health and disease, regardless of whether they have had any prior experience with a horse infected with Laminitis.
• Even information about horses’ health that have never been ill is valuable for these researchers.

Methodology and Data Collection

• An online questionnaire has been developed to gather the necessary data.
• The questionnaire seeks information on how horse owners manage their animal’s health, their awareness of diseases, and the measures they take to prevent them.

Outreach and Privacy

• The research team is encouraging participation through various means including, requesting veterinary practices to share information about the study with their clientele, post a link to the study’s webpage on their own websites and social media platforms, and display posters or articles about the study in the practice or in newsletters.
• The privacy of the respondents is being assured. All responses will be anonymous and handled confidentially.