Problems and solutions to horse transportation - Animal ...
Problems and solutions to horse transportation - Animal ...
Problems and solutions to horse transportation - Animal ...
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Characteristics <strong>Problems</strong> Solutions<br />
Respira<strong>to</strong>ry disorders<br />
� Airways clearance during 24h after road<br />
<strong>transportation</strong> is proven <strong>to</strong> decrease by 20%<br />
� Most common diseases: Pleurisy, pleuropneumonia,<br />
<strong>and</strong> shipping fever<br />
� Reasons:<br />
� increased amounts of dust <strong>and</strong> fungi particles in the<br />
closed vehicle<br />
� warm <strong>and</strong> dry air inside badly ventilated trucks<br />
� increased stress levels<br />
� elevated head position<br />
� prolonged <strong>transportation</strong> times<br />
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