Senior Care at Horse Shows
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Amanda A. Adams, PhD, is an assistant professor at the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center. She's authored 25 peer-reviewed scientific publications and presented her research at more than 40 national and international scientific meetings. Her research interests include the geriatric horse's immune system; adiposity’s effects on horses' inflammatory responses, particularly in EMS horses; and the mechanisms responsible for and pathways involved in EMS to identify potential treatments that target both the inflammatory and metabolic component of the disease.
Posted by Amanda A. Adams, PhD | Nov 22, 2019 | Article, Biosecurity, Feeding Old Horses, Horse Care, Immune System, Nutrition, Older Horse Care Concerns, Sports Medicine, Transport Stress, Transportation, Vaccinations
Are there any special considerations I need to make when hauling, housing, and showing my healthy senior gelding?
Read MorePosted by Amanda A. Adams, PhD | Jul 24, 2019 | Article, Cushing's Disease, Feeding Old Horses, Horse Care, Laminitis (Founder), Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Older Horse Care Concerns, Pasture and Forages
Can horses with PPID be turned out on pasture and have grass? It depends, one researcher says. Here’s why.
Read MorePosted by Amanda A. Adams, PhD | Mar 19, 2018 | Media, Metabolic Problems, Nutrition, Podcasts
An Icelandic Horse has tested negative for metabolic disease but is still gaining weight. Dr. Amanda Adams offers advice.
Read MorePosted by Amanda A. Adams, PhD | Mar 17, 2018 | Body Condition, Media, Metabolic Problems, Metabolic Syndrome, Older Horse Care Concerns, Podcasts, Special Needs Nutrition
Dr. Amanda Adams explains the difference between equine metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance.
Read MorePosted by Amanda A. Adams, PhD | Apr 27, 2017 | Basic Care, Body Condition, Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Media, Metabolic Problems, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Podcasts, Working With a Veterinarian
Weight gain is a common sign of EMS. But what other indicators should horse owners watch for?
Read MorePosted by Amanda A. Adams, PhD | Apr 26, 2017 | Podcasts
Certain breeds seem more susceptible to EMS. Dr. Amanda Adams shares information about possible genetic links.
Read MorePosted by Amanda A. Adams, PhD | Apr 25, 2017 | Podcasts
University of Kentucky researcher Amanda Adams, PhD, gives an overview of EMS and how it affects horses.
Read MorePosted by Amanda A. Adams, PhD | Apr 13, 2017 | Ask TheHorse, Basic Care, Body Condition, Digestive Tract Problems, Diseases and Conditions, Hoof Care, Hoof Problems, Horse Care, Laminitis (Founder), Metabolic Problems, Metabolic Syndrome, Older Horse Care Concerns, Podcasts
Equine metabolic syndrome can cause obesity, insulin resistance, and laminitis. Find out how to care for your EMS horse during our live event.
Read MorePosted by Amanda A. Adams, PhD | Nov 29, 2013 | Feeding Old Horses, Metabolic Syndrome, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Nutrition-Related Problems, Older Horse Care Concerns, Seminars, Special Needs Nutrition, University of Kentucky Diagnostic Research Lecture Series, Video
Dr. Amanda Adams shares information about how nutrition can impact the immune responses of geriatric horses.
Read MorePosted by Amanda A. Adams, PhD | Feb 28, 2013 | Media, Metabolic Problems, Metabolic Syndrome, Metabolism, Seminars, University of Kentucky Diagnostic Research Lecture Series, Vet and Professional, Video
In this UK Lecture Series video, Dr. Amanda Adams defines equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), explains how the EMS horse is more than “just a fat horse,” and presents new treatment and management approaches for this ever-expanding equine condition.
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