World Horse Welfare Presentation - 21.07.2016 [Read-Only] · Title: Microsoft PowerPoint - World...
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End of life and euthanasia
Roly Owers MRCVSChief Executive, World Horse Welfare
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Overview
1. Introduction2. Responsible ownership3. Spectrum of options4. Factors to consider5. Barriers to euthanasia 6. When it goes wrong7. Take home messages
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What is World Horse Welfare?• Leading charity for 90 years• Covers full spectrum of horse world• Works across 5 continents• Approach based on experience and evidence
1. Introduction
Supports responsible use of horses in sport
Helps through education, campaigns and hands-on care
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Advisor to sport regulators
• British Horseracing Authority (BHA)
• The FEI and so National Federations
• Member of the British Equestrian Federation and the European Horse Network
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Supporting horse racing• Member of the BHA’s
welfare sub-committee
• Seek to provide a constructive voice
• Involved in 2011 review of the whip and Grand National
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Working with the • Advising the FEI for more than 30 years
• Welfare Code of Conduct – drafted with World Horse Welfare
“All those involved in international equestrian sport must adhere to the FEI Code of Conduct … and acknowledge and accept that at all times the welfare of the horse must be paramount … and never be subordinated to competitive or commercial influences.”
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2. Responsible ownership
• From birth to death
• Responsible breeding
• Responsible care
• Good, timely end of life
‘Unwanted’ horses pose significant welfare problems
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“Delayed death is one of four priority welfare concerns in UK.”
- Horses in our Hands, University of Bristol 2016, research funded by World Horse Welfare
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3. Spectrum of options
Never euthanase (euthanize) Euthanase all
+ More ethical?+ Focus on 2nd careers- Loss of $£€ value- May spiral into neglect- Ultimately negative PR
+ Taking responsibility?+ Confidence none fall into neglect- Negative PR- ‘Easy’ option- Ethically unacceptable
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Slaughter
• Humane horse slaughter an outlet for ‘unwanted’ horses
• Slaughter close to source –transport can cause immense suffering
• Barriers to slaughter
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4. Factors to consider
• Can I guarantee a good home for the horse?
• Are they suitable for a 2nd career/role?
• What is/will be their quality of life?
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Quality of life questions• Are they in pain?
• Will they thrive away from racing?
• Do they still enjoy doing what they used to?
• Just in Case
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Quality not quantity
Together, we need to be a strong voice to state unequivocally that an animal’s quality of life has to be THE primary driver for making decisions around euthanasia.
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5. Barriers to euthanasia
• Availability
• Costs
• Religious or cultural beliefs
• Attitudes
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Availability of euthanasia
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Euthanasia allowed for any reason
Euthanasia only on vet. advice
Unknown
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Drugs and Costs• Drugs may not be not
available in many countries
• Vet fees, carcase disposal can cost more than horse is worth financially
• In Europe, less availability of low-cost options
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Religious or cultural beliefs
• Euthanasia uncommon in Animistic or pacifist cultures
• Africa, Nepal, India – horses left to roam until eaten by predators
• Where no predators, this option is cruel as horse dies slowly
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Attitudes
• Reluctance to address poor health or make decision
• Peer pressure, PR
• Easier to ignore, or pass problem onto new owner
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6. When it goes wrong
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…it can be uncomfortably close to home
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But so often it can and does go right…
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Take home messages• Humane slaughter play a key role• Euthanasia hould never be seen as the easy option• Quality of life is the crucial consideration• We have to challenge
– National Laws– Attitudes– Cultural and religious beliefs
• And above all be responsible owners – and be seen to be doing just that
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Thank you for listening@rolyowers
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