Metabolic Syndrome Dangerous for Pregnant Mares (AAEP 2012)
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
February 5, 2013
Equine metabolic syndrome can put pregnant mares in an especially precarious in situation.
Equine metabolic syndrome can put pregnant mares in an especially precarious in situation.
Miniature Horses are more susceptible to some health problems than their larger counterparts.
The lecture will focus on diagnosis and management of metabolic disorders, such as EMS and PPID.
The programs will highlight industry research findings, reproduction topics, and horse management issues.
Dr. Schultz’s thesis project focuses on the epidemiology and genetic basis of equine metabolic syndrome (EMS).
Endocrinology researchers met to discuss equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and equine Cushing’s disease (PPID).
Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID, or equine Cushing’s disease) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in horses and can cause secondary issues, including laminitis. But, proper supportive care can offer comfort to many PPID horses.
Moderate exercise increased insulin sensitivity in healthy horses, thus reducing insulin resistance risk.
Martin Nielsen, DVM, PhD, Dipl. EVPC, and Amanda Adams, PhD, will present at the conference.
Adams hopes to better understand why EMS occurs and to find a safe and effective way to treat the disease.
The new test correlated well with the conventional insulin-sensitivity test and it was repeatable.
Eleanor Kellon, VMD, of Uckele Health & Nutrition, shares her thoughts on insulin resistance in horses.
A wrap-up of the most important, interesting, or applicable studies to equine medicine from Dr. Steve Reed.
Laminitis stemming from equine metabolic syndrome, Cushing’s, and other hormonal conditions is common.
Three veterinarians discuss the challenges of properly diagnosing and treating/managing horses afflicted with equine Cushing’s disease, equine metabolic syndrome, and associated laminitis.
“Cushing’s Disease and Equine Metabolic Syndrome” was presented by three authorities on the topics.
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