Equine Metabolic Syndrome Facts
The Horse Staff
May 5, 2025
Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) is a metabolic disorder in horses that can cause obesity, insulin dysregulation, and laminitis. Sponsored by Equithrive.
Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) is a metabolic disorder in horses that can cause obesity, insulin dysregulation, and laminitis. Sponsored by Equithrive.
Feeding senior horses doesn’t have to be complicated. Some need nutrition adjustments based on their health status and body condition. Sponsored by Sentinel Equine Nutrition.
Equine osteoarthritis in the hind limb can be a painful condition for the horse, but your veterinarian can help. Sponsored by Dechra.
Find out why foals need passive transfer of infection-fighting antibodies from their mothers’ first milk. Sponsored by Sidekick Animal Health.
Learn the reason he makes those sounds when he breathes and what can be done about it. Sponsored by Endoscopy Support Services.
Recognize the important role progesterone plays in breeding a mare and the resulting pregnancy. Sponsored by Sidekick Animal Health.
Learn about topical antibiotic basics with this easy-to-understand infographic. Sponsored by Silver Honey.
Learn about the clinical signs of neck or back issues in horses and how they are diagnosed. Sponsored by Asto CT.
Discover how veterinarians use lameness exams and diagnostic tools to help pinpoint the source of equine lameness in this visual guide. Sponsored by Arthramid Vet.
Delve into nutrition topics key to keeping your horse healthy and happy. Sponsored by Sentinel Equine Nutrition.
A horse with a crusty, infected skin lesion often needs diagnostic testing from a veterinarian to determine if bacteria or fungi are to blame. Sponsored by KineticVet.
Understand the causes of your horse’s fever to be able to take quick action before a situation becomes critical. Sponsored by Zimeta.
Follow the steps in this visual guide to relieve your horse’s clinical signs of insect bite hypersensitivity and prevent future flare-ups. Sponsored by KineticVet.
Equip your mare with the nutrition, vaccines, fitness, and foaling environment she needs to
promote a successful parturition and a healthy foal. Sponsored by Equidone.
Explore the causes of the chronic hoof condition navicular disease and find out how you can manage it.
Veterinarians consider MRI the gold standard for diagnosing equine musculoskeletal injuries. Learn more with this visual guide.
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