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Introduction: Carters are a special class of workers responsible for the collection, transportation, and disposal of waste and for participating in the collection and classification of waste with high socio-economic contribution and environmental society. Aim: The aim of this study is to describe the clinical and social aspects related to the type and condition of work done by animals. Methods: 61 horses were included in this study. Each owner took a survey that contained the identification and characterization of the animals, state of the saddle, work utensils, food handling, and animal’s medical history. The responses were assessed by frequency distribution. Results: According to the responses of the owners, 76.6% (36/47), 21.28% (10/47), and 2.13% (1/47) saddles were in good condition, normal state, only poor state, respectively. A total of 14 carters did not respond to this question. The majority of the owners reported the use of saddles for as long as possible and sometimes the use of foam inserts, pieces of cloth, rugs, or blankets as well, particularly when there was erosion of the protection of the lowest saddle, known as sweating. In some cases, cables were used to maintain this protection, leading to injuries on the animal’s skin. Conclusion: The educational level of the owners of the traction animals has a huge influence on the rearing of these animals and its consequences. Future studies on biomechanics would be of great significance for the empirical correction of the efforts to which these animals are subjected. More studies are necessary to quantify the influence of environment on lesions of this type of equines.
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