The Uterine Environment’s Impact on Foal Metabolism
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
November 14, 2015
Researchers say the uterine environment can significantly impact a foal’s future bone health, metabolism, and more.
Researchers say the uterine environment can significantly impact a foal’s future bone health, metabolism, and more.
Scientists are investigating an active pharmaceutical ingredient called NP-500 with studies in horses.
Researchers ran four tests on the same group of horses to compare results and determine sensitivity and specificity.
Owner-managed weight loss in horses with EMS reduced both insulin resistance and susceptibility to laminitis.
Risk factors identified include height, a previous history of laminitis, breed, herd size, and more.
This painful dental disease is often seen in older horses and can have severe consequences. Here’s what to watch for.
In some cases, hay needs to be modified slightly to decrease the soluble sugars to maximize the hay’s benefits. Here’s what you need to know.
By knowing what conditions certain horses are predisposed to, owners and breeders can take preventive steps.
Equine metabolic syndrome doesn’t just cause equids’ girths to expand; it can also lead to other health conditions.
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.
The future of feeding horses is here: Learn how diet can impact your horse right down to his genetic core.
Soaking hay provides owners with the ability to alter some physical characteristics as well as the nutrient content of their hay if purchasing the ideal hay is not a feasible option.
Dr. Dianne McFarlane compares pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction and equine metabolic syndrome.
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.
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