Which of the following is NOT a recommended environmental management strategy for horses with asthma? A) Using dampened shavings for bedding B) Maintaining horses on pasture instea... Which of the following is NOT a recommended environmental management strategy for horses with asthma? A) Using dampened shavings for bedding B) Maintaining horses on pasture instead of stalls C) Storing hay in a covered area away from the barn D) Soaking forage for more than 10 minutes before feeding
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which one of the listed options is not considered a good practice for managing the environment for horses suffering from asthma. It seeks to assess knowledge on environmental management strategies related to equine health.
Answer
Using dampened shavings for bedding is NOT recommended.
The final answer is A) Using dampened shavings for bedding.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is A) Using dampened shavings for bedding.
More Information
Using straw or wood shavings, even when dampened, can result in high levels of airborne dust, which are not suitable for horses with asthma. Alternatives like peat or shredded paper are recommended. The other strategies are widely accepted as beneficial for managing horses with asthma.
Tips
A common mistake is to think that dampening shavings makes them suitable for horses with asthma. However, dampening alone may not sufficiently reduce airborne dust and can lead to other issues such as mold formation.
Sources
- Equine asthma: managing the environment - ukvetequine.com
- Strategies for Preventing Equine Asthma - Stable Management - stablemanagement.com
- Heaves in Horses: Symptoms, Treatment & How to Manage | Mad Barn - madbarn.com
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