Equine metabolic syndrome

Briefings: April 2019

April 5, 2019

Multiple Endocrinopathies Contribute to Specific Type of Laminitis, Study Finds Researchers have been focusing on certain factors that contribute to endocrinopathic laminitis (EL). As it turns out, horses and ponies that have more than one endocrinopathy occurring at the same time may create the perfect environment for more severe lamenesses.

Hoof Nutrition Intelligence

How Do I Go About Planning the Proper Diet for My Laminitic Horse?

April 1, 2019 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition

Jennifer A. Wrigley, director of nursing for the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center Equi-Assist Home Care program, breaks down four important questions to ask when planning a diet for a laminitic horse. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).

News & Notes

Study Finds Velagliflozin Effective for Reducing Insulin Levels in Ponies

March 19, 2019 | Posted in Education, Lamenesses, Safety & Healthcare

Source: BMC Veterinary Research

The new drug designed to treat hyperinsulinemia, velagliflozin from Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH, has proven effective in reducing post-meal insulin levels, according to a recent study conducted by Queensland University of Technology. The new drug targets the overproduction of insulin in response to glucose and excretes excess glucose in the urine.

Preventing and Managing the Most Common Form of Laminitis

Strategies are improving to keep horses more comfortable and limit the progression of the deadly disease

By Katie Navarra posted on March 17, 2019 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses

Less than 2 decades ago, it was thought that all laminitis cases were the same regardless of the cause. Research since has proven that there are key differences in the mechanisms that lead to laminitis in different situations and that there are basically three major forms…

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EMS Linked to Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals, Study Finds

March 5, 2019 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Lamenesses, Safety & Healthcare

Source: Morris Animal Foundation

In a study conducted by the University of Minnesota, funded by the Morris Animal Foundation, researchers discovered a possible link between environmental factors and horses developing equine metabolic syndrome (EMS). The main factor they discovered was endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDC).

News & Notes

Multiple Endocrinopathies Contribute to Specific Type of Laminitis, Study Finds

By Chelsea Moskow posted on February 19, 2019 | Posted in Education, Diseases, Lamenesses

Researchers have been focusing on certain factors that contribute to endocrinopathic laminitis (EL). As it turns out, horses and ponies that have more than one endocrinopathy occurring at the same time may create the perfect environment for more severe lamenesses.

News & Notes

Morris Animal Foundation Grants Fund Pilot Studies To Combat EMS

December 4, 2018 | Posted in Education, Diseases

Source: Morris Animal Foundation

The Morris Animal Foundation has received funding for three new pilot studies to combat equine parasites, to assess a new equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) test and to analyze the role of gut microbiomes in EMS. The grants total more than $30,000 and have been raised in addition to the other studies announced earlier this year.

Halting Laminitis

Prevention And Management Strategies For Acute And Chronic Laminitis

By Katie Navarra posted on November 28, 2018 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

Laminitis likely can’t be cured by the time the intricate structures of the hoof degrade, it’s impossible to reverse the damage. That means that prevention, early detection and stopping progression of the disease are critical.

News & Notes

Connection Between Body Shape And Metabolic Issues

September 3, 2018 | Posted in Diseases

Source: Kentucky Equine Research

Looking at a horse can tell a lot of things, but now, researchers can tell even more. A study at the Queensland University of Technology looks at the link between size and shape measurements and certain hormone concentrations in ponies. It is believed that ponies with more fat will suffer more ailments, including equine metabolic syndrome (EMS).

Hoof Nutrition Intelligence

Do horses suffering from acute laminitis need to be fed differently than other horses?

July 15, 2018 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition

Kentucky Equine Research nutritionists discuss diet revisions that should be made for laminitic horses. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).

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Briefings: April 2019

How Do I Go About Planning the Proper Diet for My Laminitic Horse?

Study Finds Velagliflozin Effective for Reducing Insulin Levels in Ponies

Preventing and Managing the Most Common Form of Laminitis

EMS Linked to Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals, Study Finds

Multiple Endocrinopathies Contribute to Specific Type of Laminitis, Study Finds

Morris Animal Foundation Grants Fund Pilot Studies To Combat EMS

Halting Laminitis

Connection Between Body Shape And Metabolic Issues

Do horses suffering from acute laminitis need to be fed differently than other horses?

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