The use of cannabidiol as a novel treatment for oral stereotypic behaviour (crib-biting) in a horse
Behaviour is the response of living things to their environment and external stimulation, and is one of the parameters to be observed when assessing animal welfare. Any alteration from the conditions found in nature can lead to the occurrence of some specific behaviours, called stereotypies which ar...
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| author | Rodrigo Zamith Cunha Letícia Locatelli Felisardo Giulia Salamanca Gabriela Gomes Marchioni Orlando Iazzetti Neto Roberto Chiocchetti |
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| description | Behaviour is the response of living things to their environment and external stimulation, and is one of the parameters to be observed when assessing animal welfare. Any alteration from the conditions found in nature can lead to the occurrence of some specific behaviours, called stereotypies which are characterised as repetitive, consistent patterns of behaviour usually defined as having no apparent ultimate or proximal functions. It has been reported that once stabled or subjected to stressful activities, horses have more susceptibility of developing behavioural disturbances; therefore, behavioural disorders in horses are a strong indicator of poor welfare. Cannabis spp.-derived molecules have been studied under different medical conditions; the therapeutic potentials of phytocannabinoids are related to the effects of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol (CBD), and other compounds. Cannabidiol has many activities within the central nervous system, such as anxiolytic, antidepressant, antipsychotic, anticonvulsant, and anti-inflammatory activities. Some studies have recently shown the potential and successful therapeutic use of phytocannabinoids in veterinary medicine. This clinical case report described a 22-year-old mare suffering from chronic crib-biting and wind-sucking, and the successful outcome of four weeks-therapy with CBD. This is the first report of the successful therapeutic use of phytocannabinoids in equine behavioural disorders. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-89bb7de26bdc4fc7a03fe3d9259a30612023-03-04T04:23:26ZengElsevierVeterinary and Animal Science2451-943X2023-03-0119100289The use of cannabidiol as a novel treatment for oral stereotypic behaviour (crib-biting) in a horseRodrigo Zamith Cunha0Letícia Locatelli Felisardo1Giulia Salamanca2Gabriela Gomes Marchioni3Orlando Iazzetti Neto4Roberto Chiocchetti5Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences (UNI EN ISO 9001:2008), University of Bologna, Italy; Corresponding author.Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University Metodista of São Paulo, BrazilDepartment of Veterinary Medical Sciences (UNI EN ISO 9001:2008), University of Bologna, ItalyDepartment of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University Metodista of São Paulo, BrazilDepartment of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University Metodista of São Paulo, BrazilDepartment of Veterinary Medical Sciences (UNI EN ISO 9001:2008), University of Bologna, ItalyBehaviour is the response of living things to their environment and external stimulation, and is one of the parameters to be observed when assessing animal welfare. Any alteration from the conditions found in nature can lead to the occurrence of some specific behaviours, called stereotypies which are characterised as repetitive, consistent patterns of behaviour usually defined as having no apparent ultimate or proximal functions. It has been reported that once stabled or subjected to stressful activities, horses have more susceptibility of developing behavioural disturbances; therefore, behavioural disorders in horses are a strong indicator of poor welfare. Cannabis spp.-derived molecules have been studied under different medical conditions; the therapeutic potentials of phytocannabinoids are related to the effects of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol (CBD), and other compounds. Cannabidiol has many activities within the central nervous system, such as anxiolytic, antidepressant, antipsychotic, anticonvulsant, and anti-inflammatory activities. Some studies have recently shown the potential and successful therapeutic use of phytocannabinoids in veterinary medicine. This clinical case report described a 22-year-old mare suffering from chronic crib-biting and wind-sucking, and the successful outcome of four weeks-therapy with CBD. This is the first report of the successful therapeutic use of phytocannabinoids in equine behavioural disorders.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451943X23000066Cannabis sppPhytocannabinoidsWind-suckingEndocannabinoid systemEquine |
| spellingShingle | Rodrigo Zamith Cunha Letícia Locatelli Felisardo Giulia Salamanca Gabriela Gomes Marchioni Orlando Iazzetti Neto Roberto Chiocchetti The use of cannabidiol as a novel treatment for oral stereotypic behaviour (crib-biting) in a horse Veterinary and Animal Science Cannabis spp Phytocannabinoids Wind-sucking Endocannabinoid system Equine |
| title | The use of cannabidiol as a novel treatment for oral stereotypic behaviour (crib-biting) in a horse |
| title_full | The use of cannabidiol as a novel treatment for oral stereotypic behaviour (crib-biting) in a horse |
| title_fullStr | The use of cannabidiol as a novel treatment for oral stereotypic behaviour (crib-biting) in a horse |
| title_full_unstemmed | The use of cannabidiol as a novel treatment for oral stereotypic behaviour (crib-biting) in a horse |
| title_short | The use of cannabidiol as a novel treatment for oral stereotypic behaviour (crib-biting) in a horse |
| title_sort | use of cannabidiol as a novel treatment for oral stereotypic behaviour crib biting in a horse |
| topic | Cannabis spp Phytocannabinoids Wind-sucking Endocannabinoid system Equine |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451943X23000066 |
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