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Is giving saline drenches good for race horses?

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Question added by Ramli Yusof , Disc Jockey , BQ Bar @ Boat Quay
Date Posted: 2015/11/10
Edwine Chipadza
by Edwine Chipadza , Veterinary doctor , Eastend Veterinary Clinic, Mutare, Zimbabwe

YES

Administration of a saline drench before strenuous exercise ensures that body fluid balance, energy production processes and antioxidant protection are all operating at optimum levels so muscle recovery will be as rapid as  possible.

meraimi oussama
by meraimi oussama , Ain defla , Centre Équestre cheikhe bouamama AIN DEFLA

yes  but after  the race  to prevent the metabolique acidose after the efforts

 

Ahmed Alzoober
by Ahmed Alzoober , طبيب بيطري مشرف علي صحة اللحوم , مسلخ حظائر الهمله

Yes it is good, especially the compounds and sugars such as glucose ... There is a compound called Novacoc contains caffeine

Hayati Eroz
by Hayati Eroz , Doctor of Veterinary Medicine , BAIT AL ARAB

all medicines has different effects to animals, depends of the case. if you re living middle east after hard traning program you can use but if you adding extra things to saline please talk a professional.

Dr naeem mak
by Dr naeem mak , general manager dairy , Tru prime milk

yes , prevent dehydration ,prevent metabolic

if horse high temp. reduce temp. with out any medicine 

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