It is hard for many owners to see their horse as stressed and even more true for pet owners. This is a hard concept to grasp for some reason but likely stems to our perception of what stress is, attempting to relate our lives to theirs. […]
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The metabolic horse or better known today with the acronym, EMS, implying equine metabolic syndrome. The condition or syndrome, as it truly is, has become a catch phrase of sorts in the equine community and with veterinarians alike, being diagnosed in almost every horse with four
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Metabolic syndrome in the horse is on a steady rise over time. In truth, given the high number of cases, diagnosed or not, it could be considered an epidemic. Metabolic related problems in the horse are an ‘effect’ more than a ’cause’, and if you desire
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The metabolic and insulin resistant horse. Quite a complex situation and one that is often poorly managed, as most chronic health ailments are in the horse and other species. In part one of this article, I discussed the underlying biochemical problems in the average horse with
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Metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance in the horse can be a real challenge for the horse owner and veterinarian to manage. It seems like there are several approaches offered online and from veterinarians, but often those therapies yield little for the horse in regards to clinical
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Grain. They are a staple in the horse community. Processed or commercially available grain products are the most popular and there seems to be a grain blend for almost any health or performance issue. Considering the popularity of these commercial grains and the concurrent rise in
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Metabolic syndrome is a name applied to a collective group of risk factors that raise the risk of other health conditions. In humans, we see a rise in the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, vascular disorders, neurodegenerative conditions and many others. In horses, we generally see an increased risk for insulin resistance, Cushing’s disease and laminitis. The term ‘metabolic’ actually implies an alteration in cellular metabolism or biochemical processes, but is often quickly associated with a state of increased body weight or obesity. The syndrome is actually complex, involving many pathways, but as with other conditions, with a more indepth understanding comes better management.
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Equine metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance have been a common problem but seem to be potentialy increasing in frequency or incidence over the past decade. As the number of cases of EMS or insulin resistance increases, we are ultimately left with determining the best means of controlling these horses for the long term. There have been proposed many theories of management, but not every approach works in every patient, often leaving us much to be desired.
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