Promoting Equine Metabolic Wellness
Nancy S. Loving, DVM
August 11, 2014
Equine metabolic syndrome and Cushing’s disease prevention start from birth and include regular veterinary exams and proper nutrition.
Equine metabolic syndrome and Cushing’s disease prevention start from birth and include regular veterinary exams and proper nutrition.
Learn the risks of equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and get management and treatment tips in this easy-to-follow visual guide.
Carol Clark, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, shares her picks for the top equine medicine studies of 2013.
Vets have made great strides in EMS diagnosis and management, but there’s still much work to be done.
EOTRH is a painful, recently identified condition that primarily affects horses’ incisors and canine teeth.
One farrier developed a program for rehabilitating horses recovering from EMS-associated laminitis.
Diet plays a very important role in managing insulin-resistant horses. Learn how you can use nutritional planning to manage this condition.
Taking preventative measures though diet and exercise are the best defenses against EMS development.
Dr. Amanda Adams shares information about how nutrition can impact the immune responses of geriatric horses.
One researcher says it’s unlikely that every obese horse is at risk of developing EMS and laminitis.
Geor’s lecture will focus on obesity, insulin resistance, and how these conditions relate to laminitis.
Some veterinarians now believe that metabolic diseases likely have a negative impact on equine reproduction.
The symposium is open to anyone interested in learning about these disorders.
One researcher describes the differences between two common equine endocrine disorders: EMS and PPID.
One veterinarian describes options for determining insulin sensitivity in horses.
Learn about the potential benefits of soaking your horse’s hay, methods for soaking, and what to do with the remaining liquid (hint: don’t use it to water plants) in this information packed fact sheet.
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