Supplement Use and Perceptions: A Survey of U.S. Horse Owners

dc.contributor.advisorSpooner, Hollyen_US
dc.contributor.authorSwirsley, Nicoleen_US
dc.contributor.committeememberHoffman, Rhondaen_US
dc.contributor.committeememberBrzezicki, Anneen_US
dc.contributor.departmentAgribusiness and Agriscienceen_US
dc.date.accessioned2015-08-25T14:39:37Z
dc.date.available2015-08-25T14:39:37Z
dc.date.issued2015-06-25en_US
dc.description.abstractThe pet supplement industry, including equine supplements, contributes over $1 billion annually to the U.S. economy. Little research has examined horse owner use of supplements or opinions regarding safety and efficacy. The hypothesis was that perceptions of use, safety, and efficacy of supplements would differ by rider discipline and competitive versus recreational riders. An online survey including demographics, rider discipline, and 6-pt Likert scale questions examined beliefs regarding supplements. 2,087 responses were collected over 30 days. Perceived horse health issues were positively correlated (P < 0.05; R2 > 0.10) with use of supplements to treat or prevent those issues. There was no difference by discipline or competitive status concerning perceptions on using supplements to treat or prevent issues, or the safety or efficacy of supplements. Most horse owners, regardless of discipline or competitive status, report giving supplements and indicate belief in their safety and efficacy.en_US
dc.description.degreeM.S.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://jewlscholar.mtsu.edu/handle/mtsu/4549
dc.publisherMiddle Tennessee State Universityen_US
dc.subjectHorseen_US
dc.subjectSupplementen_US
dc.subject.umiAnimal sciencesen_US
dc.thesis.degreegrantorMiddle Tennessee State Universityen_US
dc.thesis.degreelevelMastersen_US
dc.titleSupplement Use and Perceptions: A Survey of U.S. Horse Ownersen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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