Although certain illnesses and conditions will have obvious signs and indicators that a veterinarian should be called, others may not. It is critical to know the normal behavior, attitude, and gait of your horses, since changes that could require veterinary attention may be subtle at first. No one knows your horse better than you. Learn…| largeanimal.vethospitals.ufl.edu
Anhidrosis is defined as a decreased ability to sweat in response to increased body temperature. Failure to sweat manifests primarily in hot and humid climates, like Florida and other Gulf coast states. It is an important problem particularly in performance horses because thermoregulation is mainly accomplished by sweating. In the horse, between 65-70% of body…| largeanimal.vethospitals.ufl.edu