A Survey Examining Attitudes Towards Equine Complementary Therapies for the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Injuries

Thirkell, Jack; Hyland, Rebecca

doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2017.10.004

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“…In their paper, Keller and colleagues use the theory of planned behaviour to ascertain Flemish horse owners' attitudes towards complementary and alternative veterinary medicine (CAVM) and their motivators for using it. In line with previous research, 32,33 they found widespread use of CAVM, with manual therapies (eg, chiropractic) and herbal supplements most frequently used. 31 Although CAVM is becoming increasingly popular within the pet-owning community, [34][35][36] the efficacy and safety of many CAVM approaches remain unclear.…”

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Human behaviour change as a tool for improved animal welfare

Lightfoot

2021

Veterinary Record

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Human behaviour change as a tool for improved animal welfare

Lightfoot

2021

Veterinary Record

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“…20,22,24,25 Discouragement with conventional treatments increased owner involvement in the treatment of the horse, and financial considerations have been suggested as possible motivators of CAVM use. 1,5,6 However, dissatisfaction with conventional medicine is not the driving factor in most cases of alternative medicine use in human cancer patients. 26 Similarly, only 13.9% of horse owners in our study agreed that conventional treatments are insufficient.…”

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“…5,6 CAVM use has been reported for a variety of indications such as behavioural and musculoskeletal problems, lameness, optimising performance, injury prophylaxis, enhancing recovery or chronic conditions in geriatric horses. [6][7][8] However, several of these therapies or approaches are not evidence-based, and their efficacy and safety remain unclear. 9 Insight into the factors which motivate CAVM users is important for veterinarians in order to inform horse owners correctly.…”

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“…Complementary veterinary medicine is defined as the use of these practices in addition to conventional treatments, while AVM indicates the use of these practices instead of conventional treatments. Despite the lack of scientific evidence and uncertain efficacy, CAVM use appears to be a common practice among horse owners 5,6 . CAVM use has been reported for a variety of indications such as behavioural and musculoskeletal problems, lameness, optimising performance, injury prophylaxis, enhancing recovery or chronic conditions in geriatric horses 6–8 .…”

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Horse owners' attitudes towards and motivators for using complementary and alternative veterinary medicine

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Background: Complementary and alternative veterinary medicine (CAVM) is becoming increasingly popular in horses. Methods: Online, cross-sectional survey in 1532 horse owners. Attitude towards CAVM, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control and intention for future CAVM use were measured based on the theory of planned behaviour. Structural equation modelling was performed to characterize factors influencing intention to use CAVM. Results: Past use of CAVM, predominantly manual therapies and herbal supplements, was reported by 72.5% of all participants. Frequently reported indications were improving horse's well-being, illness which did not resolve after conventional treatment and chronic illness. The attitude towards CAVM was positive with a median (interquartile range) score of 6 of 7 (4.75-7.00). Predictors for past CAVM use were higher owner age, alternative medicine self-use and higher education (non-university). The strongest predictor of future CAVM usage was perceived behavioural control and perceived CAVM efficacy, as well as positive attitude towards and perceived knowledge about CAVM. The veterinarian was reported as a source of information about CAVM by 86.4% of all participants. Conclusions: Horse owners showed a high intention to use CAVM with the owners' perceived behavioural control and perceived CAVM efficacy as the strongest predictor. Veterinarian-client communication is important to inform horse owners correctly.

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“…Examples of such an approach were a collaborative preventative health care plan for individual horses which included teamwork, the team made up of farriers, dentists, vets and paraprofessionals such as physiotherapists. Although there is a lack of scientific investigation into the use and efficiency of such therapies, many horse owners have been found to have used some form of perceived therapeutic treatment for their horse, the most common being massage [49,50].…”

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Living the ‘Best Life’ or ‘One Size Fits All’—Stakeholder Perceptions of Racehorse Welfare

Butler

Valenchon

Annan

et al. 2019

Animals

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The purpose of the study was to explore the perceptions held by British racing industry stakeholders of factors influencing racehorse welfare. Ten focus groups were held across the UK with a total of 42 stakeholders from a range of roles within racehorse care including trainers, stable staff and veterinarians. Participants took part in three exercises. Firstly, to describe the scenarios of a ‘best life’ and the minimum welfare standards a horse in training could be living under. Secondly, to identify the main challenges for racehorse welfare and thirdly, to recall any innovative or uncommon practices to improve welfare they had witnessed. Using thematic analysis, eight themes emerged from the first exercise. Two strands, factors that contribute to maintaining health and the horse-human relationship ran through all eight themes. Across all themes horses living the ‘best life’ were perceived as being treated as individuals rather than being part of a ‘one size fits all’ life when kept under minimum welfare standards. Health was both perceived as the main challenge to welfare as well as one open to innovative practices such as improved veterinary treatments. Data obtained, informed by the knowledge and expertise of experienced stakeholders, combined with practical animal welfare science will be used to develop the first British racehorse welfare assessment protocol.

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A Survey Examining Attitudes Towards Equine Complementary Therapies for the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Injuries

Cited by 12 publications

References 32 publications

Human behaviour change as a tool for improved animal welfare

Human behaviour change as a tool for improved animal welfare

Horse owners' attitudes towards and motivators for using complementary and alternative veterinary medicine

Living the ‘Best Life’ or ‘One Size Fits All’—Stakeholder Perceptions of Racehorse Welfare

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