
The role of exercise in increasing insulin sensitivity in the horse.
Exercise benefits a horse in several ways. The effort of movement increases the calories a horse utilizes each day. The...
» View ArticleExercise benefits a horse in several ways. The effort of movement increases the calories a horse utilizes each day. The...
» View ArticleA horse’s nutritional needs change as they age. Consuming, digesting and absorbing enough calories and nutrients becomes more difficult for...
» View ArticleThe most common question I get is, “What exactly is insulin resistance or dysregulation?” The following is not a scientist’s...
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» View ArticleHYPP is an inherited muscle disease that disrupts normal muscle function. The genetic mutation interferes with the sodium channels that...
» View ArticleResearch Update: high protein spikes insulin in horses with EMS/ID When it comes to developing a diet for horses with...
» View ArticleUse the following strategies to decrease calories in your horse’s diet. Remember to keep checking your horse’s condition frequently so he doesn’t lose too much weight!
» View ArticleUse the following strategies to increase calories in your horse’s diet. Remember to keep checking your horse’s condition frequently so they don’t gain too much weight!
» View ArticleThe capacity of the gastrointestinal tract to absorb nutrients becomes less efficient as horses age. Many older horses are unable...
» View ArticlePPID, once known as Cushing’s disease, is now commonly referred to as pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction. In PPID, a portion...
» View Article3 easy steps to determine if a horse feed is “low starch". 1. Check the NSC (nonstructural carbohydrates)value of the feed. 2. Look for fat and fiber ingredients at the top of the ingredient list. 3. Make sure any cereal grains and molasses are only present in small amounts.
» View Article“Tying-up” is one of the more common muscle disorders found in horses. In fact, we now know that there are...
» View ArticleWhat is Equine Motor Neuron Disease? Equine Motor Neuron Disease (EMND) is a degenerative disease of the motor neurons located...
» View ArticleHere are 3 easy steps to determine if a horse feed is “low starch” enough for your insulin resistant (IR)...
» View ArticleWhy choose Equi-Jewel? Equi-Jewel® was developed by Kentucky Performance Products, LLC to safely meet the energy needs of today’s horses....
» View ArticlePreventing winter weight gain in easy keepers. Some horses gain weight when given a winter break from trail riding, training,...
» View ArticleEquine metabolic syndrome (EMS) Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) has become more and more prevalent in our equine community. It is...
» View ArticleEnsure your horse’s nutrient requirements are met this winter.
» View ArticleHorses 18 years of age and older are considered geriatric or senior horses. Some horses, like some humans, age more...
» View ArticleResearchers have confirmed that as horses age, they naturally become less sensitive to insulin and more susceptible to health problems...
» View VideoEqui-Jewel was developed by Kentucky Performance Products to safely meet the energy needs of today’s horses. It reduces the risk...
» View VideoWhat is laminitis? Laminitis occurs when the tissues that connect the coffin bone to the hoof wall, called the laminae,...
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