Vets to learn about horse behaviour

Dr Sue McDonnell

Is your stallion suffering surgical operation problems? Could the behaviour of your Equus caballus hold upwards caused yesteryear a physical problem?

Animal behaviour specialist, Dr Sue McDonnell, from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, volition hold upwards speaking at the Equine Veterinarians Commonwealth of Australia annual conference this week.

McDonnell volition hash out ways for veterinarians to translate behavioural changes inwards horses too which ones mightiness accept physical causes.

McDonnell says behavioral changes without obvious physical causes tin hold upwards real challenging to diagnose yesteryear uncomplicated clinical exam alone.

The behavioural signs may hold upwards subtle or disappear inwards the confront of a threat, such equally an exam yesteryear a vet.

Behavioural changes may equally good hold upwards a sign of underlying pain. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 Equus caballus inwards hurting could equally good goal displaying a work behaviour when distracted yesteryear nutrient or social situations.

“A 24-hour continuous videotape of the Equus caballus tin assist position possible physical or psychological causes. When horses are undisturbed inwards a quiet, familiar environment, they are to a greater extent than probable to exhibit signs of discomfort.

“Repeated subtle signs, such equally tail movements, head-shaking too changes inwards breathing are real helpful inwards recognising abnormal behaviours, which may betoken underlying pain,” she said.

McDonnell volition equally good hold upwards giving conference presentations on normal behaviour too socialisation of horses, too stallion, mare too foal behaviour.

She brings her perspective from years of scientific written report too observation of wild Equus caballus herd behaviour too interactions. She has created a Equus caballus psychology model for role inwards the diagnosis too administration of horses.

The conference, beingness run yesteryear Equine Veterinarians Australia, a especial involvement grouping of the Australian Veterinary Association, is beingness held at the Brisbane Convention Centre, Queensland, from July 8 to 13.

 

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