More than 1,450 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What do you think is a veterinarian’s role in equine welfare?”





results of poll on pain and anti inflammatory treatment

Results were as follows: 

  • Advocate for the horse 86.73% (1,261)

  • Owner educator 85.83% (1,248)

  • Reporter of abuse 69.81% (1,015)

  • Source of free or discounted services for needy horses 34.32% (499)

  • Other (please explain below) 8.12% (118)

Readers shared what role they feel their veterinarian should play in the comments below.
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