A preliminary equine abuse policy with potential application to veterinary practice.
An equine abuse policy was developed as an adjunct to an equine management survey. If at least 3 of 5 categories caused concern, a report to the authorities was indicated. The policy was not used but, in the absence of other guidelines, it might assist veterinarians considering potential abuse cases.
Christie
Julie L
JL
Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
Hewson
Caroline J
CJ
Riley
Christopher B
CB
McNiven
Mary A
MA
Dohoo
Ian R
IR
Bate
Luis A
LA
D000827:Animal Welfare / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D006736:Horses; D007886:Legislation, Veterinary; D019221:Mandatory Reporting; D011325:Prince Edward Island; D011640:Public Policy; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000379:methods*