The Short-Term Effect of Over-Rugging Horses

The Short-Term Effect of Over-Rugging Horses - D.J.Marlin1, E. Bartlett2 & L. Cameron2(1AnimalWeb Cambridge & 2University Centre Sparsholt)

Methods

• 6 Mature horses
• All horses clipped two weeksbefore study
• Stabled
• Air temperature 6-8°C
• iButton temperature loggersunder fly rugs
• Left withers
• Right withers
• Left hip
• Right hip

Location of iButtons used to record under-rug temperature

Horses started with a fly rug, and an additional fleece/rug was added each hour

Measurements

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