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Prevalence of obesity in UK horses and ponies.

Authors :
Giles, S. L.
Rands, S. A.
Nicol, C. J.
Harris, P. A.
Source :
Veterinary Record: Journal of the British Veterinary Association. 4/5/2014, Vol. 174 Issue 14, p353-353. 1/4p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article reports on the study which shows a 27% prevalence of obesity in the sample population at the end of winter and 35% at the end of summer, suggesting the need for more research to investigate the metabolic implications of seasonally fluctuating versus stable body condition inn horses.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00424900
Volume :
174
Issue :
14
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Veterinary Record: Journal of the British Veterinary Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
95511119
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.299