Heat stress in competing horses
Mar 16, 2020
2 minutes
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In most of South Africa, humidity is low throughout the year. As such, horse riders may not be aware that humidity plays an important role in heat stress in horses.
With global warming, South Africa’s humidity index may change. Horses competing in disciplines such as endurance racing, showjumping, eventing and racing are most susceptible to heat
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