Goal of this paper was to evaluate, what is more appropriate for horses living in run-out sheds, individual feeding stalls or computer controlled feeding systems? Analyzed were the negative interactions in the feeding areas, the length of stay, the frequency of visits and the heart rate of the individual. The stables chosen for this study had to fulfill special requirements. Observed were 45 horse stables (= 597 horses), each for a length of 24 hours. Almost all of the studied parameters where influenced by the individual enterprise. Only looking at the ethological points; the computer controlled feeding systems perform a little less well, but looking at other criterions this should be compensated. If correct group housing and proper design of the facility are given both systems are suitable.
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Goal of this paper was to evaluate, what is more appropriate for horses living in run-out sheds, individual feeding stalls or computer controlled feeding systems? Analyzed were the negative interactions in the feeding areas, the length of stay, the frequency of visits and the heart rate of the individual. The stables chosen for this study had to fulfill special requirements. Observed were 45 horse stables (= 597 horses), each for a length of 24 hours. Almost all of the studied parameters where i...
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