Rhode Island Horse Weighing
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We are the first to offer this service in this country
rhode island horse weighing
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Why should I have my horse weighed ?
So many equine medications, feeds, and dewormers are dosed by weight. Do you know how much your horse really weighs? Knowing your horse's weight can help you determine the actual dosage and correct feeding program the first time!
- Question: Why should I weigh my horse ?
Universities nation-wide that are serving equine-related needs use a scale to accurately attain weight for treatment of the animals.
- Question: Why does my vet not have a scale ?
Because equine scales are very large, special transportation and care is necessary. Even the light weight models are over 150 lbs and do not work well in the field.Your vet may have a light weight scale at their clinic.
- Question: How do I know my animal is getting the proper dosage of medicine?
You don't know. Meds are dosed by body weight.
- Question: Why did my vet have to up the dose of doxy ?
My guess would be that an accurate weight was not established.
- Question: Is an accurate weight good for worming ?
Yes, underdosing is one of the major causes of resistance to particular drugs by some parasites.
- Question: How long does it take to weigh a horse ?
About 5 seconds.
- Question: Do I have to walk on the scale?
No, just walk on the side.
- Question: Does the scale move? No. There are no moving parts to scare the animal.
- Question: Do you do open houses?
Yes
- Question: My dog gets weighed every time we take him to the vet. Why wouldn't my horse get weighed too?
Your horse should be weighed. The small animal vet uses this same information to treat your dog accurately.
- Question: My vet wants my horse on a diet, how can a scale help?
Once you have an accurate weight, your vet will have an accurate base weight to formulate a weight reduction plan.
- Question: Can I use the weight tape after I have my horse weighed?
Weight tapes do not measure hay bellies or big hindquarters, nor do they measure top line or muscle.
- Question: I'm moving my horse to another barn, should I have him weighed?
Yes. Weigh your horse at the new location, that way you will have accurate information should any discrepancies arise.
- Question: My barn owner said I don't need to weigh my horse. Why not?
Have you ever heard your primary care physician say that when you go for a physical?
- Question: When I had the veterinarian out to treat my horse, I looked up the meds and they didn't match the dosage that was recommended for her weight. Why would this happen?
My guess would be that an accurate base weight was not established.
- Question: When I have my horse weighed, who handles the horse ?
At nearly every weighing the horse owner leads the horse on the scale. Your horse knows you the best.
- Question: I have this fear my horse will not go on the scale.
We have never had a refusal. We never rush it. You're given all the time you need.
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