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    The Short-Term Effect of Over-Rugging Horses

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    By David Marlin on 20 October 2022 Articles

    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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