How Season Impacts Horses’ Insulin Secretion, Metabolism
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
December 30, 2017
Horses secrete more insulin during winter, which could pose problems for some pregnant mares, researchers say.
Horses secrete more insulin during winter, which could pose problems for some pregnant mares, researchers say.
Presenters will cover topics including safety, horse welfare, equine reproduction, horse management, and more.
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