The structure and regulation of the Irish equine industries: Links to considerations of equine welfare
<p>Abstract</p> <p>The equine industries in Ireland are vibrant and growing. They are broadly classified into two sectors: Thoroughbred racing, and sports and leisure. This paper describes these sectors in terms of governance, education and training in equine welfare, and available...
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| description | <p>Abstract</p> <p>The equine industries in Ireland are vibrant and growing. They are broadly classified into two sectors: Thoroughbred racing, and sports and leisure. This paper describes these sectors in terms of governance, education and training in equine welfare, and available data concerning horse numbers, identification, traceability and disposal. Animal welfare, and specifically equine welfare, has received increasing attention internationally. There is general acceptance of concepts such as animal needs and persons' responsibilities toward animals in their care, as expressed in the 'Five Freedoms'. As yet, little has been published on standards of equine welfare pertaining to Ireland, or on measures to address welfare issues here. This paper highlights the central role of horse identification and legal registration of ownership to safeguard the health and welfare of horses.</p> |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6aab5247a93948d9885521aefd13e4b62022-12-22T00:08:41ZengBMCIrish Veterinary Journal2046-04812008-11-01611174675610.1186/2046-0481-61-11-746The structure and regulation of the Irish equine industries: Links to considerations of equine welfareCollins JHanlon AMore SJDuggan V<p>Abstract</p> <p>The equine industries in Ireland are vibrant and growing. They are broadly classified into two sectors: Thoroughbred racing, and sports and leisure. This paper describes these sectors in terms of governance, education and training in equine welfare, and available data concerning horse numbers, identification, traceability and disposal. Animal welfare, and specifically equine welfare, has received increasing attention internationally. There is general acceptance of concepts such as animal needs and persons' responsibilities toward animals in their care, as expressed in the 'Five Freedoms'. As yet, little has been published on standards of equine welfare pertaining to Ireland, or on measures to address welfare issues here. This paper highlights the central role of horse identification and legal registration of ownership to safeguard the health and welfare of horses.</p>http://www.irishvetjournal.org/content/61/11/746equinehorseidentificationindustryIrelandwelfare |
| spellingShingle | Collins J Hanlon A More SJ Duggan V The structure and regulation of the Irish equine industries: Links to considerations of equine welfare Irish Veterinary Journal equine horse identification industry Ireland welfare |
| title | The structure and regulation of the Irish equine industries: Links to considerations of equine welfare |
| title_full | The structure and regulation of the Irish equine industries: Links to considerations of equine welfare |
| title_fullStr | The structure and regulation of the Irish equine industries: Links to considerations of equine welfare |
| title_full_unstemmed | The structure and regulation of the Irish equine industries: Links to considerations of equine welfare |
| title_short | The structure and regulation of the Irish equine industries: Links to considerations of equine welfare |
| title_sort | structure and regulation of the irish equine industries links to considerations of equine welfare |
| topic | equine horse identification industry Ireland welfare |
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