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- Title
Caracterización del rol del equino y su bienestar en la comunidad rural en Panamá.
- Authors
Rommel, Rosas; Warboys, Debbie; Pile, Edwin; Bravo, Olga; Chang, Andrés; Chang, Euribiades
- Abstract
The article titled "Characterization of the role of the horse and its welfare in the rural community in Panama" presents a study conducted by the Foundation for Training and Assistance to Horses in Panama (FUCAEP) in 2019. The objective of the study was to analyze the role of the horse and its welfare in the rural community of Panama. Surveys were conducted with 500 rural families, as well as observations, report collection, and interviews with owners and authorized personnel. The results showed that horses play a vital role in transportation and work in rural communities in Panama. It is concluded that it is important to improve the welfare of these animals through health programs, proper nutrition, and strengthening knowledge about the costs of horse care.
- Subjects
PANAMA (Panama); ANIMAL welfare; HORSE training; HORSE care; ANIMAL health; RURAL families
- Publication
Revista MVZ Córdoba, 2023, Vol 28, p58
- ISSN
0122-0268
- Publication type
Article