Published: JAHVMA, volume 29, no. 1, 2010, p 11-15 Oxidative Stress, Implications in Equine Orthopedic Disease, Insulin Resistance, and a Potential Target for Therapy Thomas Schell, D.V.M., DABVP (eq) tschelldvm@gmail.com Claudiu Neatu, M.D. Innovatics Laboratories, Inc. 245 Park Ave., 24th Floor New York, […]
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Why is my horse fat? That’s a good question and one that I was asked routinely during annual preventative wellness checks on my patients. It is also a question that I get asked in emails all too frequently. I think it is a good question and for those that ask the question, it is a sign that they recognize that a problem exists, thus opening door for correction. An overweight horse is not a sign of good health and over time, can lead to significant health problems and increased morbidity, not to mention mortality for some. Seeing that the problem is present is the first step, but taking the following steps to conquer the issue at hand means that we must understand some basic concepts.
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