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[RC] fluids that a vet should bring to a ride - Michael Maul

The vet handbook says:

. IV fluids: 40 - 100 liters, non-alkalizing (ie Ringers preferably or Physiological Saline), and more if a large number of horses are expected. Rule of thumb is to have on hand about 200-300 liters of non-alkalinizing intravenous fluids for 60 horses. More may be needed at high caliber championship events. (Sodium bicarbonate solutions are almost uniformly contraindicated for the metabolic problems of endurance horses).

I think this depends on the area. In hot humid central Texas - I've seen 40+ liters used on a single horse.

The handbook is pretty clear on what's needed - I'm just not sure how many vets read it first...

Mike


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