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Feeding behaviour related to different feeding devices.
Greppi, Martina; Bordin, Clara; Raspa, Federica; Maccone, Erica; Harris, Patricia; Ellis, Andrea Dorothea; Cavallini, Damiano; Bergero, Domenico; Valle, Emanuela.
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  • Greppi M; Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Grugliasco, Italy.
  • Bordin C; Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Grugliasco, Italy.
  • Raspa F; Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Grugliasco, Italy.
  • Maccone E; Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Grugliasco, Italy.
  • Harris P; Equine Studies Group, Waltham Petcare Science Institute, Waltham-on-the-Wolds, UK.
  • Ellis AD; UNEQUI Ltd., Research-Education-Innovation, Southwell, UK.
  • Cavallini D; Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
  • Bergero D; Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Grugliasco, Italy.
  • Valle E; Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Grugliasco, Italy.
J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) ; 2024 May 05.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38704815
ABSTRACT
Slow feeding devices (SFDs) are useful tools in order to improve the horse well-being and to reduce wastage, but their use may result in unnatural posture during feeding and frustration behaviours. Moreover, it may be important to evaluate the laterality during feeding. The aim of the study was to investigate ponies' feeding behaviour (i.e., lateralisation, frustration, postural eating style) with different hay feeding

methods:

on the ground (G), a fully filled hay net (HF), a partially filled hay net (HL), and a slow feeder hay box (HB). Nine ponies of two different breed types (Shetland and Welsh/Cob) were evaluated. Video recordings were obtained and then behavioural analysis was conducted. Data were analysed statistically using k-means cluster analysis, repeated measurement mixed model procedure, principal component analysis (PCA) and Pearson's correlation coefficient. Head tilting was more often performed during feeding from HF and HL compared to G and HB. Forelimb forward, referring to the position that ponies assumed during feeding, was performed less frequently with the hay nets. Ponies, in particular Welsh/Cobs, tended to be more left-lateralized and performed more backward ears when feeding from the hay nets. Blink rate was observed to be greater when ponies were fed from G. No head pushing, striking with forelimb and pawing while feeding was seen. Animals fed from HF tended to eat from the top of the hay net and consequently showed an arched neck; while HL and HB showed for elongated neck an intermediate pattern between G and HF. From our results, HB seemed to be a useful compromise between natural feeding on the ground and the use of hay nets.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) Asunto de la revista: CIENCIAS DA NUTRICAO / FISIOLOGIA / MEDICINA VETERINARIA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Italia Pais de publicación: Alemania
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) Asunto de la revista: CIENCIAS DA NUTRICAO / FISIOLOGIA / MEDICINA VETERINARIA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Italia Pais de publicación: Alemania