Metabolic Syndrome
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New Weight Loss Program for EMS Horses a Welcomed Success
Researchers recently tested a weight loss plan designed for horses with EMS and had positive results.
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New Hyperinsulinemia Screening Test Promising (AAEP 2012)
An oral sugar test might provide a more convenient means of screening horses for hyperinsulinemia.
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Metabolic Syndrome Dangerous for Pregnant Mares (AAEP 2012)
Equine metabolic syndrome can put pregnant mares in an especially precarious in situation.
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Commentary: Changing Tides in IR Interpretation
May 05, 2013
One veterinarian describes options for determining insulin sensitivity in horses.... Read More
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New Weight Loss Program for EMS Horses a Welcomed Success
April 25, 2013
Researchers recently tested a weight loss plan designed for horses with EMS and had positive results.... Read More
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Insulin Resistance and Iron Overload
April 23, 2013
How can you reduce iron overload in horses that already are insulin resistant and have foundered?... Read More
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New Hyperinsulinemia Screening Test Promising (AAEP 2012)
March 16, 2013
An oral sugar test might provide a more convenient means of screening horses for hyperinsulinemia.... Read More
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Novel Equine Metabolic Syndrome Therapies
February 28, 2013
In this UK Lecture Series presentation, Dr. Amanda Adams discusses management of horses with EMS.... Read More
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Metabolic Syndrome Dangerous for Pregnant Mares (AAEP 2012)
February 05, 2013
Equine metabolic syndrome can put pregnant mares in an especially precarious in situation.... Read More
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New Bolton Center Presents Lecture on Metabolic Disease in Horses
January 03, 2013
The lecture will focus on diagnosis and management of metabolic disorders, such as EMS and PPID.... Read More
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AAEP 2012: Endocrine Disease
December 04, 2012
Dr. Nick Frank discusses managing endocrine diseases such as equine Cushing's and metabolic syndrome.... Read More
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UK to Host 2013 Equine Showcase, Breeders' Short Course
December 04, 2012
The programs will highlight industry research findings, reproduction topics, and horse management issues.... Read More
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Genetic Disease Researcher Receives AAEP Past Presidents' Research Fellow
December 03, 2012
Dr. Schultz's thesis project focuses on the epidemiology and genetic basis of equine metabolic syndrome (EMS).... Read More
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EMS, PPID Focus of Second Equine Endocrinology Summit
September 27, 2012
Endocrinology researchers met to discuss equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and equine Cushing's disease (PPID).... Read More
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Equine Cushing's Disease (PPID)
September 18, 2012
Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID, or equine Cushing’s disease) is a common endocrine disorder.... Read More
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Minimizing Laminitis Risk in EMS Horses
May 17, 2012
There's no cure for EMS in horses, but owners can take steps to reduce the risk of laminitis development.... Read More
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Exercise Increases Insulin Sensitivity in Horses
May 13, 2012
Moderate exercise increased insulin sensitivity in healthy horses, thus reducing insulin resistance risk.... Read More
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Gluck Center Researchers to Speak at KER Conference
April 25, 2012
Martin Nielsen, DVM, PhD, Dipl. EVPC, and Amanda Adams, PhD, will present at the conference.... Read More
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Sepsis- and Pasture-Related Laminitis
April 10, 2012
Jim Belknap, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, of The Ohio State University compares sepsis- and pasture-related laminitis... Read More
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UK Researcher Studying "Easy-Keeper" Horses
April 06, 2012
Adams hopes to better understand why EMS occurs and to find a safe and effective way to treat the disease.... Read More
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New Insulin Resistance Test Method for Horses (AAEP 2011)
March 20, 2012
The new test correlated well with the conventional insulin-sensitivity test and it was repeatable.... Read More
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Commentary: Considerations for the IR Horse
March 11, 2012
Eleanor Kellon, VMD, of Uckele Health & Nutrition, shares her thoughts on insulin resistance in horses.... Read More
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2011's Top Equine Studies (AAEP Convention 2011)
March 06, 2012
A recap of the Top Equine Studies in 2011 from the 2011 AAEP Convention. ... Read More
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Top Medicine Studies of 2011 (AAEP 2011)
February 15, 2012
A wrap-up of the most important, interesting, or applicable studies to equine medicine from Dr. Steve Reed.... Read More
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Endocrinopathic Laminitis: An Incomplete Picture
January 04, 2012
Laminitis stemming from equine metabolic syndrome, Cushing's, and other hormonal conditions is common.... Read More
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Cushing's Disease and EMS Horse Course Archived
December 23, 2011
"Cushing's Disease and Equine Metabolic Syndrome" was presented by three authorities on the topics.... Read More
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Cushing's Disease and Equine Metabolic Syndrome
December 23, 2011
Three veterinarians discuss equine Cushing's disease, equine metabolic syndrome, and associated laminitis. ... Read More
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Researchers Evaluate Endocrinopathic Laminitis Prevalence
December 03, 2011
Endocrinopathic laminitis might be more common in horses affected by endocrine disease than once believed.... Read More
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Farm Call: Your Questions Answered
Insulin Resistance and Iron Overload
Q. Do you know of any research on how to reduce iron overload in horses that already are insulin resistant and have foundered? Is there an equine equivalent of chelation therapy to flush out toxins or heavy metals?
Summer Slim-Down (for a Belgian horse)
Q. I have 9-year-old Belgian gelding that I'm trying to slim down for showing this summer, but I do want to make sure he is getting all of his nutritional requirements, especially for the winter. He has free-choice access to pasture, which I know is not good, but we don't have the facilities or time to do scheduled time on pasture. He is pretty idle for a draft horse
Insulin Resistance and Layup Time
Q. Q: My 18-year-old Percheron/ Morgan gelding was diagnosed with insulin resistance. Just prior to being confined to stall rest for a connective tissue injury, his insulin was 67 microIU/mL. The vet did a dexamethasone suppression test to rule out pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), and it was well within normal bounds. After a six-month layup and a very controlled diet
