Equine Metabolic Syndrome Facts
The Horse Staff
May 5, 2025
Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) is a metabolic disorder in horses that can cause obesity, insulin dysregulation, and laminitis. Sponsored by Equithrive.
Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) is a metabolic disorder in horses that can cause obesity, insulin dysregulation, and laminitis. Sponsored by Equithrive.
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