Published in 2019
Study of noseband tightening practices by Dutch riders and their impact on the welfare of horses
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Equines
Keywords : Human-animal relationships
Published in 2020
Opinion on the different methods of stunning and procedures for the slaughter of rabbits in abbatoirs and on their risks and consequences for animal welfare. Identification of indicators for unconsciousness and death.
Document Types: Opinions
Animal categories: Mammals
Keywords: Anxiety, Consciousness, Pain, Societal issues, Risk management, Fear, Human-animal relationships, Stress
Published in 2019
In its conclusions, the Council invites the Commission to develop a new EU strategy for the protection and welfare of animals founded on the lessons learned from the 2012-2015 strategy. The Council also encourages the Commission and Member States to launch communications and public education initiatives on the fundamental role of good animal welfare in promoting animal health, food safety and a sustainable agri-food sector.
Document Types: Opinions
Keywords: Societal issues, Human-animal relationships
Published in 2020
Study of the influence of a rider's weight on a horse's behaviour, the symmetry of its gait and its physiological responses.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Equines
Keywords: Human-animal relationships, Stress
Published in 2019
EU Council recommendations for a new strategy for animal protection and welfare as an integral part of sustainable animal production
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Keywords: Societal issues, Environment, Human-animal relationships
Published in 2020
Opinion on methods of killing rabbits other than for slaughter, identification of 14 hazards for animal welfare and mitigation measures
Document Types: Opinions
Animal categories: Mammals
Keywords: Anxiety, Livestock buildings, Pain, Societal issues, Environment, Risk management, Living environment, Fear, Human-animal relationships, Stress
Published in 2013
How do you motivate your horse? What role can rewards play? Can you do without them once your horse has learned the exercise? What to do when the horse becomes too demanding? Are caresses and use of the voice rewards? These are all questions raised by positive reinforcement, which the clicker training technique can create. This book offers basic exercises as well as exercises to solve classical equestrian problems. It is based on numerous scientific reference works as well as a multitude of practical cases.
Document Types: Technical work
Animal categories: Equines
Keywords : Learning, training, Human-animal relationships
Published in 2008
This book explains observation, the sensory world of horses, their round-the-clock activities, the ways they can communicate, their social structures and the constraints imposed by domestication and temperament. It teaches the reader how horses are broken in and how to observe them. It is intended for everyone wanting to increase their knowledge of horses.
Document Types: Technical work
Animal categories: Equines
Keywords: Learning, training, Enrichment, Housing, Living environment, Human-animal relationships
Published in 2015
Protocol for assessing the welfare of donkeys on farms using environmental and animal indicators
Document Types: Good practice guide
Animal categories: Equines
Keywords: Animal-based measurements, Welfare indicators, Housing, Human-animal relationships
Published in 2016
Horses (Equus caballus) have a rich history of relationships with humans. Across different cultures and eras, they have been used for work, entertainment, cultural rituals, food, therapy and companionship and they continue to fulfil many of these roles today. As horses are one of the most commonly trained domestic animals, understanding how they learn and how their relationship with humans and other horses impacts their ability to learn can influence their welfare, training, breeding and management. Since, unlike dogs and cats, domesticated horses evolved from prey animals, the horse-human relationship raises interesting and unique scientific theoretical questions. There is still much to learn about the cognition and behaviour of horses from a scientific perspective. This review explores current research in three related areas of horse cognition: human-horse interactions, social learning, and independent learning in horses. Research on these topics is summarised and suggestions for future research are provided.
Document Types: Scientific review
Animal categories: Equines
Keywords: Learning, training, Cognitive processes, Human-animal relationships
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