Six Types of Sleep Deprivation in Horses

A chronically sleep-deprived horse cycles between arousing and lying down. Photo Courtesy of Joseph J. Bertone DVM

Sleep, patterns of sleep, and sleep behavior are, in general, not major areas of concern for equine veterinarians. However, many practitioners have seen cases of sleep disorders and have found few resources on diagnostic approaches and treatment protocols. In this article we’ll look at what we do know.

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