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Fluids And Electrolytes

by: Ray Geor, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM
With the summer months approaching, it is time for a refresher on the impact of the warmer environmental conditions on your horse. Warmer temperatures and high relative humidity place added stress on horses during exercise because of their increased reliance on sweating for control of body temperature. A major consequence of sweating is the loss of ...



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