Marina Pagliai Ferreira Da Luz, Caroline Marques Maia, José Nicolau Próspero Puoli Filho
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Abstract
Rolling is a natural behavior of equids that is beneficial to their well-being. However, more intensive domestic environments offer fewer opportunities for animals to roll, neglecting its importance. We believe that the inclusion of recreational areas for animals, containing substrates and conditions that encourage the occurrence of natural behaviors, is essential to promote their well-being. Therefore, we evaluated the preference of horses (Equus caballus; n = 8) and mules (E. asinus x E. caballus; n = 8) for different rolling substrates (sand, grass, manure), and the influence of this behavior on thermoregulation after exercise. Horses rolled preferentially on grass, whereas mules preferred sand, both of which were cooler substrates when compared to manure. In addition, the temperature of the animals significantly reduced after rolling. Thus, horses and mules must roll for thermoregulation after exercise, choosing cooler and more efficient substrates for heat dissipation. The differences in preferences between mules and horses showed particularities between the equine species and its hybrid, which is important for management that is focused more on the individual animal.
打滚是马的一种自然行为,有利于它们的健康。然而,越来越密集的饲养环境为动物提供的打滚机会越来越少,从而忽视了打滚的重要性。我们认为,为动物提供娱乐区,提供鼓励自然行为发生的基质和条件,对促进动物的健康至关重要。因此,我们评估了马(Equus caballus;n = 8)和骡子(E. asinus x E. caballus;n = 8)对不同滚动基质(沙子、草、粪便)的偏好,以及这种行为对运动后体温调节的影响。马更喜欢在草地上打滚,而骡子则更喜欢沙子,与粪便相比,这两种底质都更凉爽。此外,动物在打滚后体温明显降低。因此,马和骡子在运动后必须打滚来调节体温,选择更凉爽、更有效的基质来散热。骡子和马在喜好上的差异显示了马科动物及其杂交种之间的特殊性,这对于更加注重动物个体的管理非常重要。
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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.