Recumbency as an Equine Welfare Indicator in Geriatric Horses and Horses with Chronic Orthopaedic Disease
Recumbency is a prerequisite for horses achieving rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and completing a full sleep cycle. An inability to lie down due to environmental insecurities or pain results in REM sleep deficiency, which can cause substantial impairment of welfare and health. Therefore, the present...
| الحاوية / القاعدة: | Animals |
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| المؤلفون الرئيسيون: | , , , , |
| التنسيق: | مقال |
| اللغة: | الإنجليزية |
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MDPI AG
2021-11-01
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| الوصول للمادة أونلاين: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/11/3189 |