Figure 2. Conceptual diagram illustrating requirements for effective water and electrolyte replacement. Created by the author using Biorender. NaCl: sodium chloride; KCl: potassium chloride; Mg-citrate: magnesium citrate; Ca-citrate: calcium citrate.

Oral electrolyte supplementation and prevention of dehydration in horses

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