Managing Obese Horses to Prevent Laminitis
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
November 9, 2023
Blood insulin levels can warn of increased risk of laminitis in obese horses and ponies and spur owners to mitigate it.
Prevention and treatment for problems of the equine foot
Blood insulin levels can warn of increased risk of laminitis in obese horses and ponies and spur owners to mitigate it.
Hyperinsulinemia-associated laminitis has become a great risk for the health and welfare of domestic horses. Although medications for this condition exist, they cannot replace good management.
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