What Horses Are Likely To Be Insulin Resistant?
A veterinarian says both age and breed can affect a horse’s predisposition to insulin resistance.
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Posted by Shoshana Rudski | Sep 29, 2022 | Horse Care, Media, Metabolic Problems, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Nutrition-Related Problems, Podcasts, Ponies, Quarter Horses, Special Needs Nutrition
A veterinarian says both age and breed can affect a horse’s predisposition to insulin resistance.
Read MorePosted by Shoshana Rudski | Sep 27, 2022 | Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Media, Metabolic Problems, Nutrition, Nutrition-Related Problems, Podcasts, Special Needs Nutrition
Insulin moves glucose from the blood into muscle and other tissue, but sometimes the process doesn’t go smoothly.
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Read MorePosted by Shoshana Rudski | Sep 22, 2022 | Article, British Equine Veterinary Association, Conditioning, Horse Care, Recovering from Injury & Surgery, Sports Medicine, Vet and Professional, Welfare and Industry
A veterinarian describes how he formulates a rehabilitation plan for a horse recovering from an injury.
Read MorePosted by Shoshana Rudski | Sep 21, 2022 | Diseases and Conditions, Laminitis (Founder), Media, Metabolic Problems, Podcasts
A veterinarian explains the relationship between high insulin and laminitis in horses.
Read MorePosted by Shoshana Rudski | Sep 18, 2022 | Breeding and Reproduction, Breeding Basics, Diseases and Conditions, Mare Care and Problems, Mare Nutrition, Media, Metabolic Problems, Podcasts, Welfare and Industry
An equine veterinarian explains the risks of breeding an insulin-resistant mare.
Read MorePosted by Shoshana Rudski | Sep 16, 2022 | Article, Body Condition, Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Nutrition, Nutrition-Related Problems, Obesity, Pasture and Forages, Special Needs Nutrition
Using a focus-on-forage approach, a veterinarian specializing in equine nutrition explains how she plans a diet for easy keepers.
Read MorePosted by Shoshana Rudski | Sep 8, 2022 | Ask TheHorse, Feeding Old Horses, Horse Care, Media, Nutrition, Nutrition-Related Problems, Older Horse Care Concerns, Podcasts, Special Needs Nutrition
Discover tips for managing horses with insulin resistance in the archived recording of our podcast. Sponsored by Wellness Ready.
Read MorePosted by Shoshana Rudski | Sep 1, 2022 | Feeding Foals and Young Horses, Horse Care, Media, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Podcasts
Will a senior diet negatively affect a young horse? Two equine nutritionists agree it likely won’t.
Read MorePosted by Shoshana Rudski | Aug 29, 2022 | Boarding, Farm and Barn, Feeding Old Horses, Horse Care, Media, Older Horse Care Concerns, Podcasts
Finding a boarding facility that can accommodate senior horses’ needs can be tricky, but these tips from Drs. Kelly Vineyard and Shannon Pratt-Phillips can help.
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