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New Drug for Insulin-Resistant Horses in Development

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc November 5, 2015

Scientists are investigating an active pharmaceutical ingredient called NP-500 with studies in horses.

Scientists Compare Insulin Resistance Test Options

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director September 1, 2015

Researchers ran four tests on the same group of horses to compare results and determine sensitivity and specificity.

Cresty Neck Prevalence, Risk Factors Evaluated

Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS May 25, 2015

Risk factors identified include height, a previous history of laminitis, breed, herd size, and more.

starch in horse diets; equine nutrition research; Complete Feeds vs. Ration Balancers: What's the Difference?

Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Horses

Sharon Biggs Waller May 18, 2015

Find out if your horse could be at risk of suffering subtle but serious vitamin and mineral imbalances.

Study: Genetic Differences in Racing, Cutting Quarter Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA February 22, 2015

Researchers identified specific genes that distinguish racing-type Quarter Horses from cutting-type Quarter Horses.

Insulin Resistance and Iron Overload

Brian D. Nielsen, Ph.D., PAS, Dipl. ACAN April 23, 2013

How can you reduce iron overload in horses that already are insulin resistant and have foundered?

Novel Equine Metabolic Syndrome Therapies

Amanda A. Adams, PhD February 28, 2013

In this UK Lecture Series video, Dr. Amanda Adams defines equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), explains how the EMS horse is more than “just a fat horse,” and presents new treatment and management approaches for this ever-expanding equine condition.

Cushing's Horses' Long-Term Response to Pergolide

Managing Equine Cushing’s Disease

Juliet M. Getty, PhD June 1, 2012

Certain feeding strategies can help your horse weather equine Cushing’s disease.

Similar but Different: Equine Cushing’s Disease and EMS

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc June 1, 2012

Test for the common endocrine disorders Cushing’s disease and equine metabolic syndrome and treat accordingly.

Commentary: Considerations for the IR Horse

Uckele Health and Nutrition March 11, 2012

Eleanor Kellon, VMD, of Uckele Health & Nutrition, shares her thoughts on insulin resistance in horses.

Top Medicine Studies of 2011 (AAEP 2011)

Erica Larson February 15, 2012

A wrap-up of the most important, interesting, or applicable studies to equine medicine from Dr. Steve Reed.

Equine Metabolism

Shannon Pratt-Phillips, MSc, PhD February 1, 2012

The horse’s metabolic processes provide the body with the fuels it needs to sustain itself.

Risk Factors for Elimination During Endurance Rides Examined

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc September 21, 2011

Researchers examined which factors–such as lameness–prompt endurance horses’ elimination from competition.

Placental Blood Flow Changes in Laminitic Pregnant Mares

Insulin Sensitivity Changes in Pregnant Mares

Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA September 19, 2011

Researchers recently set out to examine how pregnancy impacts insulin sensitivity and glucose levels.

Insulin Resistance

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc July 8, 2010

Equine Insulin Resistance is a reduction in sensitivity to insulin that decreases the ability of glucose to be transported into the body’s cells from the bloodstream.