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Metabolism Stall for Male Equine^{1, 2,}

Theracon, Inc., Topeka, Kansas

Abstract

A metabolism stall for male horses similar to that used for cattle is described. The stall was designed to accommodate animals of various sizes, and to be effective for urine and fecal collections. The stall has been used for continued housing and feeding with the animals remaining in a standing position. Food consumption was maintained and edema prevented by adequate exercise every day.

¹ This research was supported by The American Quarter Horse Association, P.O. Box 200, Amarillo, Texas.

² The authors wish to express appreciation for assistance to G. Allen and S. M. Teeter. Also, G. E. Staples, present address: Veterinary Science Department, North Dakota State University, Fargo; and W. A. Knapp, present address: Hazelton Laboratories, Inc., Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia.