Behaviour is the response of living things to their environment and external stimulation, and is one of the pa-rameters to be observed when assessing animal welfare. Any alteration from the conditions found in nature can lead to the occurrence of some specific behaviours, called stereotypies which are characterised as repetitive, consistent patterns of behaviour usually defined as having no apparent ultimate or proximal functions. It has been reported that once stabled or subjected to stressful activities, horses have more susceptibility of developing behavioural disturbances; therefore, behavioural disorders in horses are a strong indicator of poor welfare. Cannabis spp.-derived molecules have been studied under different medical conditions; the therapeutic potentials of phytocannabinoids are related to the effects of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol (CBD), and other compounds. Cannabidiol has many activities within the central nervous system, such as anxiolytic, antidepres-sant, antipsychotic, anticonvulsant, and anti-inflammatory activities. Some studies have recently shown the potential and successful therapeutic use of phytocannabinoids in veterinary medicine. This clinical case report described a 22-year-old mare suffering from chronic crib-biting and wind-sucking, and the successful outcome of four weeks-therapy with CBD. This is the first report of the successful therapeutic use of phytocannabinoids in equine behavioural disorders.

Cunha, R.Z., Felisardo, L.L., Salamanca, G., Marchioni, G.G., Neto, O.I., Chiocchetti, R. (2023). The use of cannabidiol as a novel treatment for oral stereotypic behaviour (crib-biting) in a horse. VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCE, 19, 1-6 [10.1016/j.vas.2023.100289].

The use of cannabidiol as a novel treatment for oral stereotypic behaviour (crib-biting) in a horse

Salamanca, Giulia;Chiocchetti, Roberto
2023

Abstract

Behaviour is the response of living things to their environment and external stimulation, and is one of the pa-rameters to be observed when assessing animal welfare. Any alteration from the conditions found in nature can lead to the occurrence of some specific behaviours, called stereotypies which are characterised as repetitive, consistent patterns of behaviour usually defined as having no apparent ultimate or proximal functions. It has been reported that once stabled or subjected to stressful activities, horses have more susceptibility of developing behavioural disturbances; therefore, behavioural disorders in horses are a strong indicator of poor welfare. Cannabis spp.-derived molecules have been studied under different medical conditions; the therapeutic potentials of phytocannabinoids are related to the effects of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol (CBD), and other compounds. Cannabidiol has many activities within the central nervous system, such as anxiolytic, antidepres-sant, antipsychotic, anticonvulsant, and anti-inflammatory activities. Some studies have recently shown the potential and successful therapeutic use of phytocannabinoids in veterinary medicine. This clinical case report described a 22-year-old mare suffering from chronic crib-biting and wind-sucking, and the successful outcome of four weeks-therapy with CBD. This is the first report of the successful therapeutic use of phytocannabinoids in equine behavioural disorders.
2023
Cunha, R.Z., Felisardo, L.L., Salamanca, G., Marchioni, G.G., Neto, O.I., Chiocchetti, R. (2023). The use of cannabidiol as a novel treatment for oral stereotypic behaviour (crib-biting) in a horse. VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCE, 19, 1-6 [10.1016/j.vas.2023.100289].
Cunha, Rodrigo Zamith; Felisardo, Letícia Locatelli; Salamanca, Giulia; Marchioni, Gabriela Gomes; Neto, Orlando Iazzetti; Chiocchetti, Roberto
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