Recumbency as an Equine Welfare Indicator in Geriatric Horses and Horses with Chronic Orthopaedic Disease

Recumbency as an Equine Welfare Indicator in Geriatric Horses and Horses with Chronic Orthopaedic Disease

Recumbency is a prerequisite for horses achieving rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and completing a full sleep cycle. An inability to lie down due to environmental insecurities or pain results in REM sleep deficiency, which can cause substantial impairment of welfare and health. Therefore, the present...

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Main Authors: Zsofia Kelemen, Herwig Grimm, Mariessa Long, Ulrike Auer, Florien Jenner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
welfare
horse
equine
sleep
lying
time budget
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/11/3189

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