The War Against Obesity in Horses
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
June 4, 2018
A successful equine slim-down program includes frequent weight assessments, smart feeding techniques, and various forms of exercise.
A successful equine slim-down program includes frequent weight assessments, smart feeding techniques, and various forms of exercise.
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A “GIP” antagonist could provide an alternative way to combat metabolic disease in equids, researchers found.
Lean horses actually spent more time than obese ones eating, but both groups consume roughly the same amount of hay.
Study results suggest caretakers spend nearly $435 more annually managing obese equids compared to their nonobese ones.
Compared to a control diet, Spirulina supplementation led to significant weight loss and reduced fasting insulin levels, researchers found.
Researchers found that some ponies are willing to exercise themselves … as long as there’s food involved.
We’ve collected tweets and take-homes from the 2017 Equine Science Society Symposium. Take a look!
The system measures fat deposits near the stomach and small intestine, around the heart, neck crest, and rump.
Laminitis risk is the No. 1 reason we worry about equine metabolic conditions such as EMS and PPID when feeding horses.
Of the 579 respondents, 443 (77%) said they use drylots to help manage their horses’ weight.
Weight gain is a common sign of EMS. But what other indicators should horse owners watch for?
Of the 576 respondents, 277 (48%) said their horses are easy keepers and gain weight easily.
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