Simple Summary Most societies regulate human activities using laws that state clearly what
is, and is not, legally permissible. However, there is a second layer of permission that is …

Simple Summary This review explores the evidence for the effect of equestrian sports on
equine welfare and highlights scenarios in which their welfare can be impaired and where …

Simple Summary Horses are used for a wide range of different purposes and may be
vulnerable to a large number of different welfare issues, some of which are unique to …

Simple Summary Equine chorionic gonadotropin or eCG is an important hormone produced
by the placenta of pregnant mares and extracted from the blood of these same mares. This …

There is a disconnect between dominant conceptions of sustainability and the protection of
animals arising from the anthropocentric orientation of most conceptualisations of …

Simple Summary The international thoroughbred industry is concerned about the public's
perception of racing. Therefore, the industry's priorities are to address the publicly most …

Racehorse welfare is gaining increasing public attention, however scientific evidence in this
area is lacking. In order to develop a better understanding of racehorse welfare, it must be …

Behavioural plasticity enables horses entering an exercise training programme to adapt with
reduced stress. We characterised SNPs associated with behaviour in yearling …

Abstract Background The British horseracing industry is committed to reducing equine
fatalities in jump racing. Race‐related fatalities are a major welfare concern and threaten the …

Exercise-induced upper airway collapse (UAC) probably occurs when the stabilising
muscles of the upper airway are unable to withstand the dramatic changes in airflow and …