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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.
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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Why Many Horse Owners Underestimate Their Horse’s Body Condition Accurately assessing body condition is one of the most powerful tools we have for protecting equine health—but many owners unknowingly underestimate how overweight their horses really are. Research by Carter et...
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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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