Heat Advisory for Horses

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University of California, Davis, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital staff members John Madigan, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, ACAW; Gary Magdesian, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVECC; and W. David Wilson, BVMS, MS, MRCVS, offer important tips to prevent heat-related problems in horses. High environmental temperatures and related heat issues, including dehydration, exhaustion, and heat stroke, can occur in horses …

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Horse First Aid Kits

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Every barn should have a horse first aid kit. It should be clearly marked, easily visible and accessible, kept where your horses are located, contain current, non-expired products. A second aid kit should be made if horses are travelling. It is much easier to remain calm when faced with a horse injury if you know …

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