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Preventing frostbite in horses

January 07th, 2022

Frostbite isn’t a common medical issue in horses, but under extreme temperatures, a horse’s body decreases the blood supply to its extremities – such as ears, genitals and feet. As a result, fluid in the cells of these body parts forms ice crystals that break or harm cell membranes and cause permanent damage. What environmental conditions are most hazardous for …

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