Health and welfare status of donkeys in and around Hawassa Town, Southern Ethiopia

Ashinde, Agegnehu; Gashaw, Abebaw; Abdela, Nejash

doi:10.5897/jvmah2017.0617

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“…All statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS version 17.0 software (SPSS 2008). (11) The test result was considered signi cant when the calculated p-value was less than 0.05.…”

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Overview of Major Cutaneus and Subcutaneus Skin Problems in Horses and Their Associated Risk Factor in and Around Bishoftutown, Ethiopia

Nagara

2023

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The most significant animals in Ethiopia's packaging and transportation systems are horses. Despite the fact that illness and other issues significantly hinder their performance, their socioeconomic contribution is typically underestimated, jeopardizing their welfare. As a result, this cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the main skin problem concerning working horses in and around the town of Bishoftu, as well as the associated risk factors. For the study, 414 working horses in total were included in the study. A questionnaire survey and a clinical examination of a number of horses were carried out at the same time. It was revealed that 60% of horses have skin problems. The study's skin problems were wound (41.3%), epizootic lymphangiti (16.4%), and sarcoids (1.9%), in decreasing order. The occurrence of wounds varied significantly (x2 = 15.66, p = 0.05) depending on the horse's body condition score; horses in poorer body condition were more vulnerable to wounds than horses in higher body condition. Age-related differences in wound up prevalence were statistically significant (p = 0.05), showing that older horses were more susceptible. More injuries occurred as a result of poor harness and saddle design (x2 = 409.93, P = 0.000). The chest region of the body had a slightly higher percentage of wounds (24%). Depending on the type of work, there was a significant difference in the prevalence of epizootic lymphangitis (x2 = 4.0028, p= 0.05), showing that cart horses were more severely affected than pack horses. However, there was no discernible variation according to housing system, age, or bodily condition score. Between horses that had received protection and those that had not, there was a significant variation in the prevalence of sarcoids; the non-housed horses had a proportionately higher prevalence than the sheltered horses. The anatomical distribution of the lesions on the horses suggested a correlation between areas of improper hobbling, packing, and harnessing. According to this study, wounds are the main source of skin issues for working horses in the area. To address the current issue, a comprehensive equine health programme should be put in place.

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“…All statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS version 17.0 software (SPSS 2008). (11) The test result was considered signi cant when the calculated p-value was less than 0.05.…”

Section: Data Management and Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

Overview of Major Cutaneus and Subcutaneus Skin Problems in Horses and Their Associated Risk Factor in and Around Bishoftutown, Ethiopia

Nagara

2023

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Working horses welfare assessment and their owners perceive in middle and north Darfur states Sudan

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Fedail²,

Musa³

et al. 2023

Applied Animal Behaviour Science

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Prevalence of skin wounds in working donkeys in Bukombe, Tanzania

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Airikkala-Otter²,

Susheelan³

et al. 2020

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BackgroundPreventable wounds are a common welfare issue in working donkeys in many countries. In the Bukombe District of Tanzania, there are estimated to be 3000 working donkeys, used primarily to transport loads for direct income generation. For historical reasons, oxen-yoke carts are used; their design is inappropriate for donkeys and results in serious neck wounds. The project aim was to assess the prevalence and nature of wounds in working donkeys.MethodsIn November 2018, 148 donkeys owned by 48 owners were examined, and data were collected.ResultsThe study revealed that one or more wounds were present in 56.1% of the population and yoke-related, dorsal neck wounds comprised 79.5% of these. These wounds ranged in surface area from 1 cm2 to 300 cm2. Clinically, 96.6% of all wound types were superficial and the majority of these (51.1%) were granulating.ConclusionThese data will enable the future evaluation of targeted interventions aimed at reducing the prevalence of these specific wounds.

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Health and welfare status of donkeys in and around Hawassa Town, Southern Ethiopia

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Overview of Major Cutaneus and Subcutaneus Skin Problems in Horses and Their Associated Risk Factor in and Around Bishoftutown, Ethiopia

Overview of Major Cutaneus and Subcutaneus Skin Problems in Horses and Their Associated Risk Factor in and Around Bishoftutown, Ethiopia

Working horses welfare assessment and their owners perceive in middle and north Darfur states Sudan

Prevalence of skin wounds in working donkeys in Bukombe, Tanzania

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