Main causes of death in aged horses in a retirement facility in California can be attributed to the digestive and musculoskeletal systems

Key Points

• This research aims to identify the main causes of death in aged horses at a retirement facility, focusing on specific physiological systems.
• Observation of aged horses in a retirement facility
• Assessment of health records for causes of death
• Analysis of incidence rates of various disorders
• Digestive system disorders were the most common cause of death
• Musculoskeletal disorders ranked second in incidence
• Neurologic disorders were noted but less frequent than digestive and musculoskeletal issues