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Owner perceptions and experiences with equine necropsy.

Z E Inglis¹, A M Firshman¹, H L Lochner²

¹Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, 1365 Gortner Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55108.

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

|April 12, 2024

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Horse owner surveys reveal a decline in necropsies. Increased education and using terms like "autopsy" and "body" can improve acceptance and understanding of equine necropsy benefits.

Area of Science:

Veterinary medicine
Animal health
Equine science

Background:

Equine necropsy rates are declining.
Understanding horse owner perceptions is crucial to address this trend.
Owner familiarity with terminology and comfort levels influence decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify horse owner perceptions and barriers regarding equine necropsy.
To analyze factors influencing decisions about performing necropsies.
To inform strategies for increasing equine necropsy utilization.

Main Methods:

An online survey was distributed to 1,366 horse owners.
Multivariate models analyzed associations and decision-making factors.
Statistical analysis identified significant predictors for necropsy decisions.

Keywords:

End-of-life decision making Euthanasia Necropsy Post-mortem examination

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Main Results:

Owners were more familiar with "autopsy" than "necropsy" and preferred terms like "body" over "carcass".
Veterinarian recommendations and knowing the cause of death positively influenced necropsy decisions.
Personal closure, protecting human health, and improving herd health were associated with choosing necropsy.

Conclusions:

There is a need for enhanced education on the benefits of equine necropsy for horse owners.
Utilizing more accessible language, such as "autopsy" and "body," may increase owner acceptance.
Addressing owner motivations and barriers can help reverse the decline in necropsy rates.