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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