A comparison of unheated loose housing with stables on the respiratory health of weaned-foals in cold winter conditions: an observational field-study

A comparison of unheated loose housing with stables on the respiratory health of weaned-foals in cold winter conditions: an observational field-study

Abstract Background Newly weaned horses in Finland are often moved to unheated loose housing systems in which the weanlings have free access to a paddock and a shelter. This practice is considered to be good for the development of young horses. The daily temperatures can stay below − 20 °C in Finlan...

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Main Authors: Reija Junkkari, Heli Simojoki, Minna-Liisa Heiskanen, Sinikka Pelkonen, Satu Sankari, Riitta-Mari Tulamo, Anna Mykkänen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Subjects:
Cold-winter loose-housing
Respiratory disease
Stables
Weaned-foals
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13028-017-0339-3

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