Thirty-nine adult Indian elephants (Elephas maximus indicus) of both sexes and various
ages and weights, belonging to the Forest Department of the Government of Kerala (India) …

Three hundred and seventy two horses of varying breeds, height and fatness were weighed
and measured for height at the withers. They were assessed for condition score by …

Materials and Methods Horses and ponies were evaluated which had qualified via regional
events to compete at the national unaffiliated championship show in a variety of equestrian …

Materials and Methods This experiment used fifty-six horses that were scored for body
condition and scanned at three anatomic locations; rump, rib and shoulder. The rump scan …

Obesity remains prevalent in the UK leisure sector of horses and ponies. An inability among
horse managers to recognize obesity in their animal will exacerbate this and preclude …

A cross-sectional study was conducted to describe and compare the body condition and
morphometrics of Pony Club (PC) horses and ponies at two points in the year. Data were …

Weight loss plans in horses typically use dietary restriction, but exercise may have additional
benefits. This study aimed to compare the effects of a diet or exercise protocol resulting in …

Evidence-based, weight loss management advice is required to address equine obesity.
Changes in body mass (BM), body condition score (BCS), heart (HG) and belly …

An existing system for body condition scoring (BCS) in quarter horse brood mares with a
scale from 1 (emaciated) to 9 (obese) was used. By scoring 181 warm blooded horses …

Reasons for performing study. The prevalence of obesity in companion animals, including
horses and ponies has risen drastically in recent years and risk factors have been little …