Metabolic

The focus of feeding programs for EMS horses should be to reduce body weight and minimize the insulin response. Read more

Up to half of all horses are considered overweight, and many of these are obese. For some, the obesity Read more

The ever-expanding girth of horses and ponies negatively affects performance even before metabolic issues arise. Read more

Visually assessing body condition score or fat deposits is not a reliable way of determining risk for equine metabolic Read more

In one survey, self-reported confidence in horse husbandry did not translate into effectively implementing weight management approaches. Read more

Strip grazing may be one method owners can use to decrease pasture intake while still allowing turnout time. Read more

While corn syrup is the go-to carbohydrate used by veterinarians in oral sugar tests, researchers tested other sources of Read more

Horses with insulin dysregulation are prone to laminitis, though the underlying mechanisms that contribute to the disease remain unclear. Read more

Kentucky Equine Research recently hosted a webinar with world-renowned equine myopathy expert Dr. Stephanie Valberg. Read more

Mechanisms responsible for making certain horses easy keepers remain unclear. Enhanced feed digestibility does not appear to be a Read more