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Trotter welfare's protection: A legislative perspective
Annamaria Passantino1, Claudia Giannetto1, Letizia Passantino2
1Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Polo Universitario dell'Annunziata, 98168, Messina, Italy.
Veterinary World
|April 6, 2016
Summary
This study highlights the lack of specific welfare recommendations for sport horses, particularly trotters, within European animal protection regulations. It aims to provide practical guidance for assessing trotter welfare and advocating for clearer protective measures.
Area of Science:
- Animal Welfare Science
- Veterinary Regulations
- Equine Sports Medicine
Background:
- The Council of Europe has established animal welfare norms, but specific guidelines for sport horses are lacking.
- Existing equestrian sport regulations offer limited detail on the welfare of specific disciplines like trotting.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify gaps in European animal protection laws regarding sport horse welfare.
- To provide practical tools for assessing the welfare status of trotters.
- To advocate for enhanced regulations concerning the welfare, care, and protection of trotters.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing European animal welfare directives, regulations, and conventions.
- Analysis of current guidelines within equestrian sports regulations.
- Development of practical elements for welfare state individuation.
Main Results:
- A notable absence of specific recommendations for sport horse welfare, especially trotters, in European legal frameworks.
- Current equestrian sport regulations are insufficient for detailed trotter welfare assessment.
- The study identifies a need for practical tools to evaluate trotter welfare.
Conclusions:
- European animal protection laws require specific provisions for sport horse welfare.
- Clearer regulations are needed for the welfare, care, and protection of trotters.
- Practical assessment tools are essential for ensuring and improving trotter welfare.
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