Assessment of Factors for External Injuries and Welfare Problems of Equine in South Wollo Zone Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Assessment of Factors for External Injuries and Welfare Problems of Equine in South Wollo Zone Amhara Region, Ethiopia
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埃塞俄比亚阿姆哈拉地区南沃洛地区马的外伤和福利问题的因素评估
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2016
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S. Nazir
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Belay Mulate;S. Nazir
在2013年4月至2013年12月期间，在埃塞俄比亚阿姆哈拉地区南沃洛区的选定地区进行了一项横断面研究，以确定与马外部损伤相关的主要因素。此外，180随机选择的农民进行了采访，收集有关马的管理和福利问题的数据。对586匹工作马（驴346匹，骡240匹）进行了身体部位损伤的临床筛查。在马类中，95.9%的驴和80.8%的骡被用作驮畜。体况评分为瘦、中、良的驴分别占63%、27%和9.8%，骡分别占35%、56.7%和8.3%。该研究显示，外伤的总患病率为66.6%。这些动物的外部损伤发生率与年龄和种属无关。在驴和骡中，因鞍具设计不当和超载而造成的伤害更为常见。损伤部位以背部（31.8%）、胸部（12.3%）、侧腹（10.8%）和尾根（6.2%）最多见。在总共108名受访农民中，13.8%的人没有为他们的马提供任何治疗，33.4%的人无论受伤的存在和严重程度如何都继续使用他们的马。一般来说，不适当的马具、超载及不适当的马鞍设计是导致该地区工作马匹受伤的主要原因。该研究揭示了在Wollo南部地区，外部伤害的发生率较高，而且对工作的驴和骡子缺乏适当的管理。因此，在不久的将来，应立即采取全面的马健康和福利促进计划，以缓解现有的问题。
A cross-sectional study was carried out in selected districts of South Wollo zone of the Amhara Region, Ethiopia during the period between April 2013 and December, 2013 to identify the major factors associated with external injuries in equines. Moreover, 180 randomly selected farmers were interviewed to collect relevant data on equine management and welfare issues. 586 working equines (346 donkeys and 240 mules) were examined clinically for screening injuries on body parts. Among the equines, 95.9% donkeys and 80.8% mules were used as pack animals. 63%, 27% and 9.8% of donkeys and 35%, 56.7% and 8.3% of mules were in thin, medium and good body condition score, respectively. The study revealed 66.6% overall prevalence of external injuries. The incidence of external injury in these animals was independent of age and species. Injuries caused by improper harness (saddle) design and overload were more common in both donkeys and mules. Injuries were most common in the back (31.8%), brisket region (12.3%), flank (10.8%) and tail base (6.2%). Out of a total of 108 interviewed farmers, 13.8% did not provide any treatment to their equines and 33.4% used their equine continuously regardless of the presence and severity of injures. In general, improper harnessing, overloading and ill-fitted saddle design were the major causes of external injuries in working equines of the area. The study disclosed higher prevalence of external injuries and absence of proper management of working donkeys and mules in south Wollo zone. Thus, a comprehensive equine health and welfare promotion program should be taken without any delay to alleviate the existing problems in the near future.