Santurtun Eduardo, Phillips Clive J C
Centre for Animal Welfare and Ethics, School of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland, Gatton 4343, Queensland, Australia.
Centre for Animal Welfare and Ethics, School of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland, Gatton 4343, Queensland, Australia.
Res Vet Sci. 2015 Jun;100:303-8. doi: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2015.03.018. Epub 2015 Mar 20.
Motion sickness is a common response in humans and some species of farm livestock during transport, but research on the impact of motion has been primarily focused on the use of animal models for humans. During livestock transportation, animals seek to minimise uncontrolled movements to reduce energy consumption and maintain posture. Road and sea transport of livestock can produce motion sickness and stress responses. Clinical signs are the result of autonomous nervous system activation. Studies conducted on road transportation effects in domestic animals showed several motion sickness behaviours including vomiting and, in ruminants, a reduction in rumination. However, there is a lack of knowledge on the impact of sea transport motion. Despite the paucity of data on livestock, there is sufficient evidence to believe that motion might affect animal welfare when animals are transported by road or sea.
晕动病是人类和一些农场家畜在运输过程中的常见反应，但关于运动影响的研究主要集中在用于人类的动物模型上。在牲畜运输过程中，动物会试图尽量减少不受控制的运动，以减少能量消耗并保持姿势。牲畜的公路和海上运输会产生晕动病和应激反应。临床症状是自主神经系统激活的结果。对家畜公路运输影响的研究显示了几种晕动病行为，包括呕吐，反刍动物则出现反刍减少的情况。然而，关于海上运输运动的影响，我们了解不足。尽管关于牲畜的数据很少，但有足够的证据表明，当动物通过公路或海上运输时，运动可能会影响动物福利。
