Impact of musical rhythm on blood, physiological and welfare parameters in stabled horses

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of two styles of classical music, based on different tempos (BPM), on the physiological and blood parameters of horses during social isolation and restriction of movements. First experiment was carried out using nine horses of no defined bre...

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Main Authors: Fernanda Yumi Ueno de Oliveira, Agnês Markiy Odakura, Maria Fernanda de Castro Burbarelli, Caio César dos Ouros, Ibiara Correia de Lima Almeida Paz, Jaqueline Murbach Braz, Rodrigo Garófallo Garcia, Fabiana Ribeiro Caldara
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author Fernanda Yumi Ueno de Oliveira
Agnês Markiy Odakura
Maria Fernanda de Castro Burbarelli
Caio César dos Ouros
Ibiara Correia de Lima Almeida Paz
Jaqueline Murbach Braz
Rodrigo Garófallo Garcia
Fabiana Ribeiro Caldara
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description Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of two styles of classical music, based on different tempos (BPM), on the physiological and blood parameters of horses during social isolation and restriction of movements. First experiment was carried out using nine horses of no defined breed, distributed in Control, Slow-tempo music and Moderate-tempo music .For social isolation and restriction of movement, the animals were housed daily in individual stalls for two hours and exposed to the stimuli for 60 min, and eye temperature, heart rate, and respiratory rate were assessed. The second experiment was carried out using ten horses of no defined breed, distributed in a randomized design in treatments: Slow-tempo Music and Moderate-tempo Music. Blood samples were taken at the start and end of the experimental period to assess hematological and biochemical parameters and serum serotonin levels. Horses exposed to moderate-tempo music showed an increase in serum calcium levels, mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), and total hemoglobin concentration, as well as a reduction in lymphocytes. Both types of music led to a significant increase in serotonin levels after one week of stimulation. Both musical rhythms are appropriate for promoting the well-being and health of stabled horses.
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spelling doaj-art-28dfc7d2222e4e5590ae49e4dcd229152024-12-29T12:26:36ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222024-12-0114111010.1038/s41598-024-82637-8Impact of musical rhythm on blood, physiological and welfare parameters in stabled horsesFernanda Yumi Ueno de Oliveira0Agnês Markiy Odakura1 Maria Fernanda de Castro Burbarelli2Caio César dos Ouros3Ibiara Correia de Lima Almeida Paz4Jaqueline Murbach Braz5Rodrigo Garófallo Garcia6Fabiana Ribeiro Caldara7School of Agricultural Science (FCA), Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD)School of Agricultural Science (FCA), Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD)School of Agricultural Science (FCA), Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD)School of Agricultural Science (FCA), Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD)Department of Animal Production and Preventive Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences (FMVZ), São Paulo State University “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” (UNESP)School of Agricultural Science (FCA), Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD)School of Agricultural Science (FCA), Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD)School of Agricultural Science (FCA), Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD)Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of two styles of classical music, based on different tempos (BPM), on the physiological and blood parameters of horses during social isolation and restriction of movements. First experiment was carried out using nine horses of no defined breed, distributed in Control, Slow-tempo music and Moderate-tempo music .For social isolation and restriction of movement, the animals were housed daily in individual stalls for two hours and exposed to the stimuli for 60 min, and eye temperature, heart rate, and respiratory rate were assessed. The second experiment was carried out using ten horses of no defined breed, distributed in a randomized design in treatments: Slow-tempo Music and Moderate-tempo Music. Blood samples were taken at the start and end of the experimental period to assess hematological and biochemical parameters and serum serotonin levels. Horses exposed to moderate-tempo music showed an increase in serum calcium levels, mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), and total hemoglobin concentration, as well as a reduction in lymphocytes. Both types of music led to a significant increase in serotonin levels after one week of stimulation. Both musical rhythms are appropriate for promoting the well-being and health of stabled horses.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-82637-8Environmental enrichmentEquineEye temperatureHeart rateInfrared thermographyWell-being
spellingShingle Fernanda Yumi Ueno de Oliveira
Agnês Markiy Odakura
Maria Fernanda de Castro Burbarelli
Caio César dos Ouros
Ibiara Correia de Lima Almeida Paz
Jaqueline Murbach Braz
Rodrigo Garófallo Garcia
Fabiana Ribeiro Caldara
Impact of musical rhythm on blood, physiological and welfare parameters in stabled horses
Scientific Reports
Environmental enrichment
Equine
Eye temperature
Heart rate
Infrared thermography
Well-being
title Impact of musical rhythm on blood, physiological and welfare parameters in stabled horses
title_full Impact of musical rhythm on blood, physiological and welfare parameters in stabled horses
title_fullStr Impact of musical rhythm on blood, physiological and welfare parameters in stabled horses
title_full_unstemmed Impact of musical rhythm on blood, physiological and welfare parameters in stabled horses
title_short Impact of musical rhythm on blood, physiological and welfare parameters in stabled horses
title_sort impact of musical rhythm on blood physiological and welfare parameters in stabled horses
topic Environmental enrichment
Equine
Eye temperature
Heart rate
Infrared thermography
Well-being
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-82637-8
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