Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Understanding pain and behavior in horses
By Pearson, Gemma·Published in The Veterinary record·2024·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Is it pain, or is it behaviour?
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This year, a veterinary event called BVA Live will include sessions focused on farm animals and horses for the first time. One of the speakers, Gemma Pearson, will discuss how a horse's emotions can affect its physical health. She will explore the connection between behavior and pain in horses, helping veterinarians understand how to better care for them. This presentation aims to improve the overall well-being of horses by highlighting the importance of both emotional and physical health.
Abstract
This year BVA Live will, for the first time, feature farm animal and equine CPD. Among the varied topics on offer, Gemma Pearson will be presenting an introduction to equine behavioural medicine, examining the link between emotional and physical health in horses.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38700153/