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BOX REST
Objective
VetBooks.ir Management
Turning out after a period of box rest
IDENTIFICATION OF HORSES
Equine Passports
Microchipping
Freeze marking
Brands
THE CONTROL OF FLY IRRITATION
Shelter
A companion
A fly rug
Fly fringes and protective face, ear and leg covers
Good hygiene
The use of fly repellents and creams
Treatment
HOW TO GIVE AN INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION
Preparing the horse
Filling the syringe
Common difficulties
Injection technique
Possible complications
Disposal of needles and syringes
THE STORAGE OF MEDICINES
Guidelines for storing medicines
Disposal of medicines
Hygiene
VETERINARY RECORDS
DRUGS AND THE COMPETITION HORSE
Prohibited substances
