Can an Obese Horse Lose Weight Too Fast?
Clair Thunes, PhD
October 16, 2024
Rapid weight loss can lead to hyperlipemia, a serious and sometimes fatal condition.
Rapid weight loss can lead to hyperlipemia, a serious and sometimes fatal condition.
Find out what health conditions overweight horses might be more likely to develop and how you can help your horse safely lose weight to improve his performance.
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