Excessive BW has become a major health issue in the equine (Equus caballus) industry.
The objectives were to determine if the addition of neck circumference and height improved …

Bodyweight (BW) estimation equations have not been developed for draft and warmblood
horses. The objectives were to develop BW estimation equations using morphometric …

Obesity is becoming a major health concern in horses because of its associations with
insulin resistance, oxidative stress/inflammation, and laminitis. However, there is limited …

Background Obesity is related to the development of several diseases like insulin resistance
and laminitis in horses. The prevalence of obesity among mature Icelandic horses in …

Equine obesity is increasing in prevalence, and weight loss diets are frequently
recommended for these horses. However, there are also management situations in which …

Reason for performing study: Monitoring weight of foals is a useful management practice to
aid in maximising athletic potential while minimising risks associated with deviations from …

Morphometry has proven to be a useful tool, both for the clinician and horse owners, for
evaluating the body condition in equids due to its objectivity, easiness and capacity for …

The body weight of horses is an interesting variable for horse owners, as well as for
veterinarians. It is useful to have methods of estimation like weight tape or formula, rather …

The options for estimating the weight of horses are weigh bridges, formulae, weightapes or
by visual assessment. The first gives an accurate result but may not be available …

Weight tapes and body weight estimation formulas are routinely used to determine the body
weight of a horse when a scale is not available. The established formula to estimate body …