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?
How can you reduce iron overload in horses that already are insulin resistant and have foundered?
The USEF issued a statement regarding the use of equine nutritional supplements on April 1.
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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.
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More than 10,000 individuals have already signed up to take part in the course on horse nutrition.
Paying attention to certain, sometimes minute, details can help horses enjoy longer athletic careers.
Assess your horse’s overall diet, nutrient needs, health status, and workload before supplementing him.
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Recent study results suggest that forage-only diets could hold benefits for performance horses.
A complete feed at recommended levels can provide calories for horses who don’t get enough from forage alone.
Certain feeding strategies can help your horse weather equine Cushing’s disease.
Test for the common endocrine disorders Cushing’s disease and equine metabolic syndrome and treat accordingly.
Selenium and vitamin E work together to alleviate muscle damage and signs of tying up in horses.
One researcher relayed that it could be possible to identify horses at risk for injury before accidents occur.
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