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More than 50% of horses and 72% of ponies are overweight. This one-minute read explains why equine obesity is rising and how small feeding changes can protect long-term health.
High sugar and starch diets can disrupt the gut, contribute to ulcers, and affect behavior. This one-minute guide explains how NSC impacts your horse and simple ways to reduce risk.
Equine Insulin Resistance in the U.S.: What Every Owner Should Know Insulin resistance (IR) is one of the most common—and most overlooked—metabolic issues in modern horses. Current research estimates that approximately 25% of horses in the United States are insulin...
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Vitamin E acetate is widely used in equine supplements, but many owners wonder if horses can actually use it. This one-minute read explains how horses convert acetate into active Vitamin E, when it works well, and when a different form may be recommended.
Understanding Type 2 Diabetes in Horses: Insulin Dysregulation Explained Horse owners sometimes ask whether horses can develop “type 2 diabetes.” While true, overt diabetes mellitus is rare in horses, they commonly develop a related condition called insulin dysregulation, often as...
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