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for its time, the drenching bit had significant drawbacks:
| Issue | Risk |
|---|---|
| Aspiration pneumonia | Liquid could enter the lungs if the horse coughed or resisted |
| Stress for the horse | Uncomfortable and potentially frightening |
| Inaccurate dosing | Difficult to ensure the full dose was swallowed |
| Risk of injury | Horse could bite down or resist, causing oral trauma |
| Inefficiency | Time-consuming continue reading …
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