The earlier you can detect endocrine conditions such as PPID and EMS, the better chance you have of preventing associated laminitis in affected horses.
While every horse needs quality air to breathe, senior horses are particularly at risk for respiratory diseases.
This suggests old horses need an appropriate diet and management plan to help minimize the risks associated with insulin dysregulation, such as laminitis.
Consider these dietary changes to help reduce the laminitis risk and discuss with your veterinarian whether certain medications could help your horse.
Drs. Anthony Blikslager and Louise Southwood describe the reasons why older horses are at risk for colic.
Jerusalem artichoke meal showed promise in getting sugars out of healthy horses’ systems quicker than normal, but it hasn’t yet been tested in IR horses.
Researchers are working to help owners find ways to help their horses lose weight no matter their circumstances–from boarding facility set up issues to unsound horses that can’t be exercised.
Use this cheat sheet to help determine when to perform fecal egg counts, fecal egg count reduction tests, and when to deworm horses of various age groups.
Our equine nutritionist explains the differences between horse life-stage and feed types.
Researchers recently found and studied severe arthritis in an 11th-century horse’s front left pastern joint.
Drs. Peter Morresey and James McLeod share regenerative medicine insights from clinical and research perspectives.
Whether they’re trapped, cast, or dead, down horses can be both difficult and dangerous to move. Here’s how to stay safe.
Researchers identified a link between glucose and insulin concentrations (measured using an oral glucose test) and risk and onset of laminitis.
Drs. Vern Dryden and Amanda Adams offer advice for managing EMS horses and selecting supplements.
Dr. Amanda Adams explains the difference between equine metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance.
Do horses with PPID, EMS, and/or IR have a greater laminitis risk after receiving joint injections? Drs. Vern Dryden and Amanda Adams respond.
Stay on top of the most recent Horse Health news with
