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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 equine metabolic disorders and their associated terminology can be challenging due to the evolving nature of research in the field. Terms like "insulin resistance (IR)," "hyperinsulinemia," "equine metabolic syndrome (EMS)," and "insulin dysregulation (ID)" are often used interchangeably, leading to confusion about diagnosis and treatment. Here, we provide clarity on these terms and their distinctions to facilitate better management strategies for affected horses.
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