Dr. Erin Denney-Jones talks about obesity in horses, different problems that can be caused by obesity, and how to tell if your horse is overweight.
One researcher says it’s unlikely that every obese horse is at risk of developing EMS and laminitis.
The risk factors associated with laminitis are many. But which are most important for owners to watch for?
Geor’s lecture will focus on obesity, insulin resistance, and how these conditions relate to laminitis.
The events will feature lectures on university programs, equine reproduction, and horse management issues.
Of the 688 voters, 77% indicated they had, at one time or another, used a diet to reduce a horse’s weight.
Caring for Miniature Horses is similar to managing big horses–they need good nutrition, housing, farriery, and vet care. However, these tiny equids do require some special considerations, too.
One equine nutritionist describes factors contributing to equine obesity and provides management tips.
Learn about the potential benefits of soaking your horse’s hay, methods for soaking, and what to do with the remaining liquid (hint: don’t use it to water plants) in this information packed fact sheet.
Researchers found that dietary restriction to 1.25% of body mass can promote weight loss, to a certain extent.
Restricted pasture access does not have negative effects on hindgut fermentation or fluid balance.
Researchers now believe the microflora residing in the hindgut could contribute to equine obesity.
Researchers recently identified risk factors for bad behavior in a population of Pony Club horses.
The ideal way to manage an obese horse or pony is to prevent it from becoming obese in the first place.
Grazing muzzles can be effective at reducing pasture intake, sometimes reducing intake by as much as 85%.
Is inflammation involved in chronic laminitis development in horses with equine metabolic syndrome?
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