Survey on sanitary practices and knowledge about infectious diseases among equine owners in the State of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.

Autor:	Medeiros PR; 1- Undergraduate in Veterinary Medicine, Grupo de estudos e pesquisa em medicina equina (GEPMEq), Centro Universitário Mauricio de Nassau, Natal, RN, Brazil., Figueiredo LS; 1- Undergraduate in Veterinary Medicine, Grupo de estudos e pesquisa em medicina equina (GEPMEq), Centro Universitário Mauricio de Nassau, Natal, RN, Brazil., de Melo UP; 2- Veterinarian, D.Sc. GEPMEq, Centro Universitário Mauricio de Nassau, Natal, RN, Brazil., Mariz ALB; 1- Undergraduate in Veterinary Medicine, Grupo de estudos e pesquisa em medicina equina (GEPMEq), Centro Universitário Mauricio de Nassau, Natal, RN, Brazil., de Brito EL; 1- Undergraduate in Veterinary Medicine, Grupo de estudos e pesquisa em medicina equina (GEPMEq), Centro Universitário Mauricio de Nassau, Natal, RN, Brazil., Araújo IRDS; 1- Undergraduate in Veterinary Medicine, Grupo de estudos e pesquisa em medicina equina (GEPMEq), Centro Universitário Mauricio de Nassau, Natal, RN, Brazil., Silva ALDC; 1- Undergraduate in Veterinary Medicine, Grupo de estudos e pesquisa em medicina equina (GEPMEq), Centro Universitário Mauricio de Nassau, Natal, RN, Brazil., Costa MHDS; 1- Undergraduate in Veterinary Medicine, Grupo de estudos e pesquisa em medicina equina (GEPMEq), Centro Universitário Mauricio de Nassau, Natal, RN, Brazil., Ferreira C; 2- Veterinarian, D.Sc. GEPMEq, Centro Universitário Mauricio de Nassau, Natal, RN, Brazil., Assis DB; 1- Undergraduate in Veterinary Medicine, Grupo de estudos e pesquisa em medicina equina (GEPMEq), Centro Universitário Mauricio de Nassau, Natal, RN, Brazil., da Silva CRM; 1- Undergraduate in Veterinary Medicine, Grupo de estudos e pesquisa em medicina equina (GEPMEq), Centro Universitário Mauricio de Nassau, Natal, RN, Brazil., de Souza AL; 1- Undergraduate in Veterinary Medicine, Grupo de estudos e pesquisa em medicina equina (GEPMEq), Centro Universitário Mauricio de Nassau, Natal, RN, Brazil., de Souza MPDS; 1- Undergraduate in Veterinary Medicine, Grupo de estudos e pesquisa em medicina equina (GEPMEq), Centro Universitário Mauricio de Nassau, Natal, RN, Brazil.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Brazilian journal of veterinary medicine [Braz J Vet Med] 2023 Nov 27; Vol. 45, pp. e003323. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 27 (Print Publication: 2023).
DOI:	10.29374/2527-2179.bjvm003323
Abstrakt:	As the primary decision-maker about the health, nutrition, and well-being of their horses, owners' knowledge of correct management practices and clinical changes can potentially affect the immediate health of their horses, in addition to having an impact on the prevention of disease spread in the herd. The adoption of management practices to prevent the introduction and spread of pathogens depends on various factors, including demographics, awareness of the problem, perceived responsibility, previously held beliefs, and sociocultural norms. This study aimed to evaluate the health management practices and the level of knowledge about infectious diseases of equine owners in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. A cross-sectional study was conducted by distributing a questionnaire to horse owners in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The participants included horse owners irrespective of the duration of ownership, experience, or sports practiced. In addition to the hygiene and management of animals, the questionnaire addressed topics related to the facilities where the horses were kept. Three hundred and two horse owners distributed in 60 of the 167 municipalities in the state of Rio Grande do Norte participated in this study. Among the interviewed owners, 63.90% (193/302) answered that they do not quarantine animals introduced into the herd or those visiting the property. Regarding the deworming program, 95.03% (287/302) of the owners regularly dewormed their animals. However, more than half of the participants sought veterinary guidance (54.30%). Investing in educational programs and increasing the awareness of equine owners in the state of Rio Grande do Norte about the main infectious diseases in horses is essential toward improving sanitary management and the general health of animals. Informed owners play an essential role in creating safer environments for their horses, thereby contributing to the sustainability of the equine industry. Competing Interests: Conflict of interests: The authors declare no conflicts of interest regarding the design, execution, or dissemination of the results of this study.
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