Horses with ID are at greater risk of developing laminitis. Knowing if your horse has a metabolic problem can help you prevent this painful condition.
One equine nutritionist explains how to ensure your horse’s diet does not contain dangerous levels of sugar.
Learn why some horses are more likely to develop EMS and associated laminitis and how to tell if your horse is at risk.
Soaking hay for horses with PPID or insulin dysregulation can reduce the WSC and ESC values, making it safer for these horses to consume.
Dr. Susan White describes options for treating laminitis-prone EMS horses that also suffer from allergies.
Horses with insulin dysregulation can experience increased sugar absorption in the intestines, which could cause changes in blood glucose levels.
All horses and ponies have a different threshold for NSCs, but researchers are beginning to better understand how to feed horses with ID and EMS.
Researchers say these drugs hold great promise for managing horses with EMS when used appropriately.
How should a senior horse with equine Cushing’s disease and equine metabolic syndrome be vaccinated?
Does alfalfa cause kidney or respiratory problems or make horses hyper? Specialists shed light on these myths and more.
Learn about the differences, and a few key similarities, between these two endocrine diseases.
The horse’s fed vs. fasted state, dose and type of corn syrup, season, and simultaneous endocrine testing might alter the results of this insulin dysregulation testing method.
How to recognize at-risk horses and manage them appropriately to prevent severe disease.
Researchers compared the test’s results to those of a commonly used laboratory method to determine their association.
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.
Learn the differences between equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), and insulin dysregulation (ID).
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