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Metabolic

Rider and instructor patting horse during a riding lesson.
August 28, 2019

Look to Exercise for Equine Weight Loss

Exercise helps control circulating blood sugar levels in response to a “normal” amount of insulin. Read more
Topline of an overweight gray pony
August 23, 2019

“Leaky Gut” Linked to Obesity in Horses

Increased permeability of the intestine allows toxins and bacteria to pass from the gastrointestinal tract and across the wall Read more
Two girls with a horse
August 07, 2019

Thin, Fat, or Just Right? Tips for Keeping Your Horse’s Weight on Track

Are you among the throngs of owners that find it hard to evaluate your horse’s body weight? Is he Read more
Fat chestnut horse
July 10, 2019

Thyroid Hormones May Benefit Metabolic Horses

From promoting oxygen consumption to regulating synthesis of various proteins, controlling body heat production to stimulating metabolism, thyroid hormones Read more
Horse eating hay
June 13, 2019

Restricting Forage Intake in Stubbornly Obese Horses

Do you have a horse that refuses to lose weight, even though you’re doing your best to curb calories? Read more
Exmoor Ponies in pasture
May 13, 2019

New Medication for Insulin Dysregulation in Horses Explored

Without any FDA-approved medications specifically indicated for insulin dysregulation, researchers are looking to human medicine for potential treatment options. Read more
Horse grazing in field
April 10, 2019

Excess Body Fat Affects Horse Health

According to a new study by researchers from the United Kingdom, obese adipose tissue—a term referring to the fat Read more
Pony eating hay
April 01, 2019

Managing Insulin Dysregulation: Beyond Diet

Until now a safe, effective medication or cure for insulin dysregulation has remained elusive. Read more
Horses eating hay in sandy paddock
March 08, 2019

Managing Equine Metabolic Syndrome: New Guidelines

After reviewing the risk factors for EMS, such as obesity and its underlying causes (primarily insulin dysregulation), the experts Read more
Horse standing in arena
November 03, 2018

Putting Weight on a Skinny Horse

Sometimes, getting a thin horse to gain weight is simply a matter of increasing the caloric density of the Read more
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