Horse's welfare during transport
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Keywords
Horse transport, horse welfare, stress
Abstract
Horse transport is standard in the equine industry, and horses are transported for different reasons and activities. Therefore, knowing the factors involved during transport and horse management is critical. Horses are the most transported animals worldwide. However, this is a stressful event for horses. Factors such as vehicle type, driver's experience, length of journey, animal orientation in the vehicle, injuries, and diseases affect horses' welfare. Factors involved in horse transport might be known and considered to have adequate horse welfare.