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This study examined the physiological responses of 15 horses undergoing 24 hours of transportation using a commercial van during the summer in California. The horses experienced changes including increased stress hormones, muscle breakdown, dehydration, and immune system alterations. Body weight decreased by 6% immediately after transport and remained 3% lower than baseline 24 hours later. Several indicators showed the horses

Author

Mauricio López Cruz

Language

EN