Chronically starved horses: Predicting survival, economic, and ethical considerations

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Whiting, TL
Salmon, RH
Wruck, GC
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[1] Manitoba Agr Food & Rural Initiat, Vet Serv Branch, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5S6, Canada
[2] Manitoba Agr Food & Rural Initiat, Anim Ind Branch, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5S6, Canada
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S85 [动物医学(兽医学)];
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Nine of 45 horses subjected to prolonged malnutrition died subsequent to being placed with a responsible caregiver and being provided an appropriate diet. Initial extreme poor body condition score tended to be associated with death, although individual response to refeeding varied. The financial costs of stabilizing the group of horses significantly exceeded their free market price. Responsible management of chronically starved commercial animals should include options for immediate euthanasia.
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