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Brazilian journal of veterinary medicine2022; 44; e003022; doi: 10.29374/2527-2179.bjvm003022

Survey on the recognition, attitudes, and experience of horse owners during episodes of equine colic in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.

Abstract: Horse owners are crucial in recognizing colic because they are responsible for identifying the signs of colic and deciding whether to seek veterinary intervention. Common reasons for delayed response to clinical issues include lack of understanding or knowledge of the subject and difficulty in recognizing subtle clinical signs of abdominal pain. Examining horse owners' basic knowledge of colic, their motivations, obstacles in seeking veterinary care, and their responses to the various clinical symptoms manifested during colic will identify current knowledge gaps and decision-making barriers. This study aimed to examine the experiences, recognition, and attitudes of horse owners during an episode of equine colic in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. A cross-sectional study was conducted using questionnaires in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The sample consisted of horse owners, competitors of any equestrian modality (provided that they were responsible for a horse at the time of the application of the questionnaire), or individuals who had previously owned a horse. There were differences related to the recognition and attitudes adopted towards colic in horses compared to the studies performed in other countries. The overall results of this study highlight the need for educational campaigns for horse owners to fill knowledge gaps about colic and the need for a clearer picture of colic, including what it is, the predisposing factors, and the range of symptoms. Additionally, this knowledge will equip horse owners to appropriately respond to these symptoms. Os proprietários de equinos são essenciais no reconhecimento das cólicas, pois geralmente são os principais responsáveis por identificar os sinais e decidir procurar a intervenção veterinária. Os motivos comuns para a resposta tardia a um problema clínico são a falta de compreensão ou conhecimento do assunto, bem como a dificuldade em reconhecer sinais clínicos sutis de dor abdominal. Investigar o conhecimento básico de cólicas dos proprietários de cavalos, suas motivações, obstáculos para a busca de atendimento veterinário e suas respostas aos diferentes sinais clínicos manifestados durante os episódios de cólica é essencial para identificar lacunas no conhecimento atual e barreiras à tomada de decisão. Este estudo teve como objetivo levantar a experiência, reconhecimento e atitudes de proprietários de equinos durante episódios de cólica equina no estado do Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil. Foi realizado um estudo transversal, por meio de questionário, com proprietários de cavalos do estado do Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil. A amostra foi composta por proprietários de cavalos, competidores de qualquer modalidade equestre (desde que fossem responsáveis por um cavalo no momento da aplicação do questionário) ou que possuíam cavalo. Existem diferenças quanto ao reconhecimento e atitudes adotadas em relação à cólica equina em relação aos países onde esse tipo de pesquisa foi realizado. A constatação abrangente deste estudo foi a necessidade de campanhas educativas para proprietários de cavalos sobre cólicas a partir das lacunas de conhecimento, e são a necessidade de clareza de informações sobre cólicas para os proprietários, incluindo o que é cólica, fatores predisponentes, qual a gama de diferentes sinais que podem ser exibido e como responder a esses sinais.
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Publication Date: 2022-10-14 PubMed ID: 36284628PubMed Central: PMC9581105DOI: 10.29374/2527-2179.bjvm003022Google Scholar: Lookup
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This study probes into the knowledge, attitude, and experiences of horse owners concerning equine colic in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. It sheds light on the varying levels of understanding about equine colic among horse owners and underlines the dire need for educational campaigns to educate them about colic, its causes, symptoms, and the appropriate response strategies.

Objective and Methodology

  • The study aimed to investigate the experiences, recognition, attitudes, and knowledge of horse owners regarding equine colic. Colic is a common health issue among horses, typically manifesting as abdominal pain, and can be life-threatening if not appropriately addressed.
  • The researchers adopted a cross-sectional study design using questionnaires as their primary data collection tool. The participants were horse owners, equestrian competitors, and individuals who previously owned a horse.

Key Findings

  • Results from the study highlighted significant gaps in the understanding of equine colic among horse owners in Rio Grande in Norte, Brazil.
  • The familiarity with equine colic, the ability to recognize its symptoms, and corresponding actions varied among participants, showing some discrepancies compared to similar studies in different countries.

Implications and Recommendations

  • The study underscores the importance of horse owners in the early detection and intervention of equine colic. Their role is critical because they are responsible for identifying symptoms and deciding on seeking veterinary help.
  • There’s a crucial need for conducting educational campaigns to fill the knowledge gaps about colic among horse owners. These campaigns should aim to provide a clearer picture of colic – including its definition, predisposing factors, range of symptoms, preventative measures, and proper response strategies.

Conclusion

  • This study illuminates critical aspects of managing equine colic from the perspective of horse owners. It advocates for the need to enhance the owner’s role in identifying and managing the ailment for the better health and longevity of horses.

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Costa MHDS, Medeiros PR, Melo UP, de Souza RF, da Silva GEL, Ferreira C, de Assis DB, da Silva LP, de Brito EL. (2022). Survey on the recognition, attitudes, and experience of horse owners during episodes of equine colic in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Braz J Vet Med, 44, e003022. https://doi.org/10.29374/2527-2179.bjvm003022

Publication

Brazilian journal of veterinary medicine
ISSN: 2527-2179
NlmUniqueID: 9918435088106676
Country: Brazil
Language: English
Volume: 44
Pages: e003022

Researcher Affiliations

Costa, Mariana Henrique da Silveira
  • Undergraduate in Veterinary Medicine. Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisa em Medicina Equina (GEPMEq), Centro Universitário Mauricio de Nassau, Natal, RN, Brazil.
Medeiros, Paulo Roberto
  • Undergraduate in Veterinary Medicine. Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisa em Medicina Equina (GEPMEq), Centro Universitário Mauricio de Nassau, Natal, RN, Brazil.
Melo, Ubiratan Pereira
  • Veterinarian, D.Sc. GEPMEq, Centro Universitário Mauricio de Nassau, Natal, RN, Brazil.
de Souza, Renato Fernandes
  • Veterinarian, D.Sc. GEPMEq, Centro Universitário Mauricio de Nassau, Natal, RN, Brazil.
da Silva, Gabriel Evangelista Lopes
  • Veterinarian, D.Sc. GEPMEq, Centro Universitário Mauricio de Nassau, Natal, RN, Brazil.
Ferreira, Cíntia
  • Veterinarian, D.Sc. GEPMEq, Centro Universitário Mauricio de Nassau, Natal, RN, Brazil.
de Assis, Daniel Barbosa
  • Undergraduate in Veterinary Medicine. Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisa em Medicina Equina (GEPMEq), Centro Universitário Mauricio de Nassau, Natal, RN, Brazil.
da Silva, Leanderson Paiva
  • Undergraduate in Veterinary Medicine. Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisa em Medicina Equina (GEPMEq), Centro Universitário Mauricio de Nassau, Natal, RN, Brazil.
de Brito, Emilson Lima
  • Undergraduate in Veterinary Medicine. Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisa em Medicina Equina (GEPMEq), Centro Universitário Mauricio de Nassau, Natal, RN, Brazil.

Conflict of Interest Statement

Conflict of interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest regarding the design, execution, and dissemination of the results of this study.

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