Feeding Metabolic Horses
Debra Powell, PhD, PAS
April 20, 2026
Learn what, when, and how to feed horses with metabolic issues such as EMS, ID, and PPID.
Learn what, when, and how to feed horses with metabolic issues such as EMS, ID, and PPID.
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One expert shares the differences between EMS, PPID, and ID in this podcast clip.
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In this podcast episode two experts answer listener questions about managing horses that have metabolic problems. Sponsored by Dechra.
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