Investigation on the Welfare of Angora Goats Using Animal and Resource-Based Indicators.

IF 1.4 3区农林科学 Q2 VETERINARY SCIENCES

Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Pub Date : 2025-05-17 DOI:10.1080/10888705.2025.2507046

Çağrı Melikşah Sakar, Yasin Ergiden, Nurgül Erdal, Yusuf Zengin, Adil Akın Aydın, Monica Battini

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Abstract

This study aimed to assess the welfare levels of Angora goats in Ankara Province, Türkiye, using the Animal Needs Index (ANI) and Animal Welfare Indicators (AWIN) methods. The assessment was conducted on 28 farms, a total of 786 goats. By ANI score, the average was 46.8, with no significant difference based on farm size, as large (≥600), medium (300-599), and small (≤299) farms scored 45.6, 46.4, and 48.4 respectively. Using the AWIN Protocol, based on Body Condition Scores, 12.8% of goats were overweight and 11.1% underweight. Poor hair condition was observed in 14.1% of goats, while signs of thermal stress, abscesses, and fecal soiling were present in 1.5%, 1.1%, and 18.6% of goats, respectively; additionally, nasal discharge was detected in 21.2%, ocular discharge in 16.8%, overgrown claws in 18.2%, and udder asymmetry in 13.2% of the goats. The prevalence of dirty goats was observed in 43.6% and anemia (Famacha score 3-4-5) was found in 52.2% of goats. The study emphasizes the positive impact of smaller farm sizes on goat welfare, particularly in terms of locomotion and social interaction.

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利用动物和资源指标调查安哥拉山羊的福利状况。

本研究旨在利用动物需求指数（ANI）和动物福利指数（AWIN）方法评估土耳其安卡拉省安哥拉山羊的福利水平。评估在28个农场进行，共有786只山羊。ANI得分平均为46.8分，根据农场规模没有显著差异，大型（≥600），中型（300-599）和小型（≤299）农场分别为45.6分，46.4分和48.4分。使用AWIN方案，基于身体状况评分，12.8%的山羊超重，11.1%的山羊体重不足。14.1%的山羊毛发状况不佳，而分别有1.5%、1.1%和18.6%的山羊出现热应激、脓肿和粪便污染的迹象；此外，鼻分泌物占21.2%，眼分泌物占16.8%，爪部生长过度占18.2%，乳房不对称占13.2%。脏山羊患病率为43.6%，贫血（Famacha评分3-4-5）发生率为52.2%。该研究强调了较小的农场规模对山羊福利的积极影响，特别是在移动和社会互动方面。

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 农林科学-兽医学

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3.90

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期刊介绍： Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science (JAAWS) publishes articles on methods of experimentation, husbandry, and care that demonstrably enhance the welfare of nonhuman animals in various settings. For administrative purposes, manuscripts are categorized into the following four content areas: welfare issues arising in laboratory, farm, companion animal, and wildlife/zoo settings. Manuscripts of up to 7,000 words are accepted that present new empirical data or a reevaluation of available data, conceptual or theoretical analysis, or demonstrations relating to some issue of animal welfare science. JAAWS also publishes brief research reports of up to 3,500 words that consist of (1) pilot studies, (2) descriptions of innovative practices, (3) studies of interest to a particular region, or (4) studies done by scholars who are new to the field or new to academic publishing. In addition, JAAWS publishes book reviews and literature reviews by invitation only.