The National Farm Animal Care Council: The Five Freedoms For Animals

Permission is imperative in the healing process for horses. They need to be ready and

As a result of this diversity, no two days are alike, and an Equine veterinarian is always prepared. In a scientific field such as this, new solutions are discovered each day for old problems, thus, veterinarians must constantly expand their knowledge of the field to best serve their customers. This profession is one people’s livelihoods depend on, as such equine veterinarians are faithful to their jobs and love of animals. While a companion animal vet may be able to set regular hours and still receive plenty of clients, an equine veterinarian must always be available to come in for emergencies (Martin, 08 Oct.). This testimony, from my mentor and equine vet Dr. Michael Martin, corroborates that many veterinarians have to put in long hours. A normal day can start anywhere from six in the morning to continuing from the night before due to an emergency; as such, one in three veterinarians reported working more than fifty hours in a week (“Veterinarians”). The busyness of the day also depends on the time of year; spring is the most hectic as owners are breeding horses, summer and autumn are more relaxed, and winter receives the least amount of business as owners are less inclined to go out in the cold weather to ride and work their

Behavior is a key factor in riding horses. Individuals can learn how to better themselves for the future by improving the way they act. When a young person is focused on brushing, feeding, or working with a horse, their focus is no longer on their own problems and issues. People who have struggled to achieve their treatment goals have made significant breakthroughs through equine therapy. Like all animals, horses set their own boundaries that a rider has to learn respect. Loving an animal can help a child learn how to love themselves as well. “The need for animals to be taken care for on a daily basis fulfills the humans need to be needed, to nurture, and to love.” (Trotter). Children learn to become responsible for themselves and

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Kevin Haussler’s theory on why equine physical therapy is not mainstream is “The premise among some veterinarians is the animals heal so well on their own that they don’t need physical therapy, but many animals do need physical therapy... We generally rely on the horse to heal himself we turn the horse out to pasture and hope he improves.” (qtd. in Bryant). Some simple physical therapy techniques are considered “alternative” therapies in the horse world, such as chiropractic care and massage (Bryant Sec. 1, 3 and Pascoe; Carter Sec. 1). Not all physical therapy methods can translate to horses, for example, the use of functional training.

This same type legislation could easily be implemented in all states for the protection of those horses in need of similar protections. Other groups to be considered are the scientific communities themselves. Technicians involved in animal care, veterinarians, researchers in animal husbandry could participate in the implementation of ethical principles that would coincide with the” 3Rs” policies of horse protection.

Injuries are nearly always unexpected and can rack up thousands of dollars in veterinary bills. Horses seem to “poke holes” in themselves and can get lacerated by barbed wire often in Florida. I luckily have not had any problems with my own horse, Levi. My last horse, Ringo, ended up costing me a fortune in veterinary bills. He colliced a few times and the bills from when he had to be euthanized were very pricy as well. What separates the good owners from the bad is the willingness to tend to their horse’s injuries. So many people just sell the horse if it is hurt bad enough that it needs time off from riding. Good owners take responsibility, provide the care that their horse needs, and stick around even when their horse is incapable of

Seems rhetorical, but the fact is animals live through this everyday, without even given the choice. As humans, we establish our authority among all living beings, but for what reasons? Are humans better than all other species? Or is it true that we should hold a precedence over nonhuman animals? The ultimate question then remains, should animals have as much or equal to the same rights as humans? Their are endless arguments for and against this question, and many sub arguments that go hand in hand with each side. In this paper, I will discuss the definition of what animal rights entails and expand on the history that developed it’s meaning. Furthermore, I will thoroughly discuss, reason, and explain each opinion presented by our current society as well as the positions held by previous philosophers. Lastly, I will draw a conclusion to the opinions presented by discussing my personal position on the argument of animal rights.

For many years, the idea of an animal bill of rights has caused a lot of controversy. The big question is, is it necessary? With over 200,000 supporters the Animal Legal Defense Fund or (ALDF) has made a bill of rights that all sentient beings should be entitled to. Meaning, if an animal is able to feel or perceive things, such as pain and emotions, they will be protected under this bill. Composed of 6 basic legal rights, the bill includes the halt of all unnecessary experiments, and will allow animals to be free of abuse, cruelty and neglect. As well as providing farm and companion animals with a better environment, that will suit their basic physical and psychological needs.

Evaluating - before handling an animal, ensure that the animals nature has been assessed and if any precautions (eg, muzzle, restraint, tranquilisers etc) must be taken before interaction.

Currently by law animals have no rights, rather they are considered as property to the owner or state. However, by using deontology we can look at the duties of these owners, rights of the animals, and consequences of not giving the animals any rights. Not all animals are property just like humans are not property. They are living beings which have their own rights and ownership except for the case of domesticated pets.

“ Your clients want to talk to you about their horse and their concerns. They will tell you how best to provide services for their horses if you listen” (qdt.

This paper is the literature review which supports the topic of data analysis from the proposal paper written in relation to the equine assisted therapy project currently underway at The Gatepost Support Services (TGSS) in Gunnedah NSW. This project was deemed necessary as it will enable the team at TGSS to understand what is and what is not working within the project, and what could be implemented in the future to improve the project.

Second to nutrition of the mare are vaccinations and deworming programs. Each should be specific to the needs of the farm and even more so, to that of the gestation period of the mare. The point of vaccinating and deworming the mares is to protect the mares from any infectious diseases or parasites that can adversely alter the fetus and, in some cases, cause abortion. It is suggested in many

For many years now the world has seen controversy over the rights of animals and if they think and feel like humans do. Many people see animals as mindless creatures or as food, while others think they have emotions and can feel pain. In other countries animal protection laws are in place that are strictly enforced and seem to work well with the system. In the United States however; some of the animal rights laws are considered to be useless and under-enforced (Animal Legal & Historical Center). More people today are beginning to see that animals should have rights and should be protected by laws and regulations (Animal Legal & Historical Center). Sadly there are many people residing in the United States who don’t take animal rights or protection laws seriously. These people abuse animals in many ways, including food industries that disobey the regulations set in place for the slaughter of animals used for consumption. Luckily for the animals there are people who fight for their rights and the enforcement of laws called animal rights activists.

Members of WAZA will ensure that all animals in their care are treated with the utmost care and their welfare should be paramount all times. At all times, any legislated codes for animal welfare should be regarded as minimum standards. Appropriate animal husbandry practices must be in place and sound veterinary care available. When an animal has no reasonable quality of life, it should be euthanized quickly and without suffering.