Considerations for Horses Coming Off Extended Stall Rest

Name: Ask the Vet - Considerations for a horse coming off extended stall rest
Uploaded: 2018-06-18T00:00-04:00
Description: In this video, Dr. Gray and SmartPaker Sarah discuss the challenges that come along with a horse coming off a lengthy stall rest while rehabilitating an injured leg. They discuss how nutrition may help combat the side effects of prolonged inactivity. Dr. Gray also suggests some reading material that she finds helpful in these rehab transitioning situations.

Updated September 11, 2023

In this video, Dr. Gray and SmartPaker Sarah discuss the challenges that come along with a horse coming off a lengthy stall rest while rehabilitating an injured leg. They discuss how nutrition may help combat the side effects of prolonged inactivity. Dr. Gray also suggests some reading material that she finds helpful in these rehab transitioning situations.

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