title: A preliminary equine abuse policy with potential application to veterinary practice.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
authors.forename: Julie L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Christie
authors.forename: Caroline J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Hewson
authors.forename: Christopher B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Riley
authors.forename: Mary A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: McNiven
authors.forename: Ian R
authors.initials: IR
authors.lastname: Dohoo
authors.forename: Luis A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Bate
mesh_terms: 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*