The Tail Wrap Renaissance: Why Everyone’s Suddenly Monitoring Horses
Equine wearables are having a moment — and that’s good for horses.
More innovation in monitoring means more opportunities to detect problems earlier, respond faster, and reduce the severity (and cost) of common conditions during high-risk periods like transport, yard outbreaks, and recovery.
But if you’re evaluating equine wearable tech, it’s worth starting with a simple clinical question:
What measurement most reliably changes outcomes?
In real-world practice, one metric repeatedly sits at the top of the list: temperature.
Temperature isn’t just another data point. It’s often the earliest objective signal that something is brewing — and the trigger that prompts the next decision: isolate, investigate, treat, and reassess travel or training plans.
Why temperature matters in transport
Conditions like shipping fever don’t always announce themselves early. Horses can look “a bit off,” be slightly dull, or show subtle appetite changes — and by the time obvious respiratory signs appear, you may already be behind the curve.
That’s exactly where consistent temperature monitoring earns its keep. When you detect a rise early, you can intervene early — and that’s when outcomes are typically best.
VetTrue™: purpose-built, cost-sensible, clinically focused
The VetTrue™ System from Epona Biotec is designed to do one job exceptionally well: remote temperature monitoring.
It’s a practical tool for the moments when early, objective information matters most:
1. Transport and post-arrival monitoring
2. Outbreak surveillance and biosecurity
3. Post-procedure and recovery monitoring
4. Tracking response to antibiotics and NSAIDs
VetTrue™ is built for short-term monitoring (2–5 days) — the exact window where early detection can prevent small problems becoming big ones.
In the example below, a filly monitored with VetTrue™ shows a clear temperature rise consistent with shipping fever risk — exactly the kind of early warning that supports proactive management and timely veterinary decision-making.
Case example: shipping fever detected early (filly)
In the example below, a filly monitored while travelling with VetTrue™ shows a clear temperature spike consistent with shipping fever risk — exactly the kind of early warning that supports proactive management and timely veterinary decision-making.
VetTrue™ app screenshot: shipping fever alert in a filly. A temperature spike is detected, supporting earlier intervention and closer monitoring.
Bottom line
Wearables can measure a lot — and that’s exciting. But when the goal is earlier detection and better outcomes, start with the metric that most often drives action:
Temperature.
Learn more or enquire about VetTrue™: www.eponabiotec.com
