Effect of low-dose electrolyte supplementation to university riding horses during hot and humid weather

dc.contributor.advisor Logan, Alyssa
dc.contributor.author Snyder, Alyson Jayne
dc.contributor.committeemember Higgins, Ariel
dc.contributor.committeemember Hoffman, Rhonda
dc.date.accessioned 2023-04-25T16:06:56Z
dc.date.available 2023-04-25T16:06:56Z
dc.date.issued 2023
dc.date.updated 2023-04-25T16:06:56Z
dc.description.abstract Electrolyte supplementation is a frequent practice in human and equine athletes, as exercise in hot and humid weather can exacerbate electrolyte and fluid losses. Previous equine electrolyte research has focused on supplementation to horses in heavy workloads with limited research in horses in light to moderate workloads. This study covered 5 consecutive weekdays in hot and humid conditions. Five treatment horses received a low-dose oral electrolyte supplement daily comprised of 0.07g NaCl/kg BW and 0.02g KCl/kg BW, and six control horses received 0.09g/kg BW granulated sugar as a placebo. Measurements included water intake, blood glucose, and plasma electrolyte levels. Treatment did not affect water consumption (P=0.94), or serum levels of sodium (P=0.18), potassium (P=0.92), and chloride (P=0.26). Average blood glucose tended to be higher in control animals (P=0.06). These results suggest that horses in light to moderate work receiving a commercial concentrate may not require additional low-dose electrolyte supplementation.
dc.description.degree M.S.
dc.identifier.uri https://jewlscholar.mtsu.edu/handle/mtsu/6906
dc.language.rfc3066 en
dc.publisher Middle Tennessee State University
dc.source.uri http://dissertations.umi.com/mtsu:11711
dc.subject Electrolytes
dc.subject Equine
dc.subject Glucose
dc.subject Animal sciences
dc.thesis.degreelevel masters
dc.title Effect of low-dose electrolyte supplementation to university riding horses during hot and humid weather
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