Metabolic Problems
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5 Steps for Equine Weight Loss
by Diane E. Rice | Jun 17, 2022
Learn how to help your horse shed his excess pounds safely.
Read MoreFeeding Horses With Special Needs
by Lucile Vigouroux | May 23, 2022
Read about the do’s and don’ts of feeding horses with 4 common health conditions, including gastric ulcers, metabolic disorders, and more, in the May 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreFeeding Metabolic Horses
by Debra Powell, PhD, PAS | May 13, 2022
Discover what, when, and how to feed horses with metabolic issues such as EMS, ID, and PPID.
Read MoreWarm-Season Grass in the A.M.: The Ultimate Low-Carb Pasture?
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | May 13, 2022
Warm-season grasses, such as Bermuda and modified crabgrass, and early morning turnouts might be ideal for obese horses and those with metabolic issues.
Read More10 Low-Carb Diet Resources on TheHorse.com
by The Horse Staff | May 12, 2022
We’ve compiled some of our best resources on these diets and what horses might benefit from them most. Sponsored by Hygain.
Read MoreHorse Grazing Muzzle FAQs
by Erica Larson | May 2, 2022
Why do some horses wear muzzles, but others don’t? Does your horse need to wear a muzzle year-round? From proper fit to feeding, here’s what you need to know about these weight-loss contraptions.
Read MoreUnderstanding Equine Endocrine Disorders
by The Horse Staff | Mar 18, 2022
Use this handy visual guide to learn the differences between equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), and insulin dysregulation (ID). Sponsored by Wellness Ready.
Read MoreDonkeys Metabolize Meals and Drugs Differently Than Horses
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Mar 4, 2022
Get to know the nuances of donkey care, from treating metabolic issues to drug dosing.
Read MoreHorse Hay Q&A
by Alayne Blickle | Feb 28, 2022
Is one grass hay variety more palatable than another? Should I feed my horse the first or second cutting of hay? Equine nutritionists answer these questions and more about this essential forage.
Read MoreEMS and PPID: What’s the Same, What’s the Difference?
by Erica Larson | Feb 21, 2022
Learn about the differences, and a few key similarities, between these two endocrine diseases.
Read MoreIs Laminitis a Hoof Disease or a Metabolic Disease?
by Michelle Anderson | Nov 22, 2021
Dr. Vern Dryden explains how equine metabolic diseases and laminitis are connected.
Read MoreFeeding Equine Elders
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Nov 22, 2021
Dr. Clair Thunes, an independent equine nutritionist, answers some of our readers’ most common questions about feeding older equines. Learn about senior feeds, feeding older horses with metabolic disease, helping horses gain weight, and more.
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