Is the pinch test reliable as an indicator of dehydration in horses.
Aug 12, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 32
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Episode description
Kate and Nancy respond to an email from a listener who submitted a research paper for their review/discussion, on the reliability of the pinch test in determining dehydration in horses.
Research Reference:
PRITCHARD, J. C., BURN, C. C., BARR, A. R. S., & WHAY, H. R. (2008). Validity of indicators of dehydration in working horses: A longitudinal study of changes in skin tent duration, mucous membrane dryness and drinking behaviour. Equine Veterinary Journal, 40(6), pp. 558–564. https://doi.org/10.2746/042516408X297462
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