Ethological and Physiological Parameters Assessment in Donkeys Used in Animal Assisted Interventions.

Panzera, Michele; Alberghina, Daniela; Statelli, Alessandra

Panzera, Michele; Alberghina, Daniela; Statelli, Alessandra.

Afiliación

Panzera M; Centro Universitario Specializzato per gli Interventi Assistiti con gli Animali, Università degli Studi di Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy.
Alberghina D; Dipartimento di Scienze Veterinarie, Università degli Studi di Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy.
Statelli A; Dipartimento di Scienze Veterinarie, Università degli Studi di Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy.

Animals (Basel) ; 10(10)2020 Oct 13.

Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33066258

RESUMEN

BACKGROUND: Few studies have been performed to identify objective indicators for the selection of therapeutic donkeys or to assess their welfare during animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the response to the ethological test and the modifications of physiological parameters in donkeys subjected to AAI sessions. METHODS: Thirteen donkeys were subjected to a behavioral evaluation during an AAI session. Heart rate, heart rate variability, and root mean square of successive difference values were detected. RESULTS: Statistically significant changes in the tested parameters were observed during AAI sessions. CONCLUSIONS: In donkeys, there was a neurovegetative involvement during AAI sessions. Our data give a contribution to the evaluation of donkey welfare during AAIs.

Palabras clave

AAIs; animal welfare; donkeys; human-animal interactions

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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Animals (Basel) Año: 2020 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Italia Pais de publicación: Suiza

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