Ask Horse Journal: 12/04
…Can I find a supplement that meets the needs of different horses without causing worry about insulin-resistance problems in these easy-keeper horses’ First, don’t assume any of your horses will…
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Founder Factors in Three Horses
…founder symptoms. Diagnostic tests: Insulin, glucose, and ACTH testing was performed. His ACTH and glucose levels were normal, but his insulin was off the charts. Donovan has Equine Metabolic Syndrome–insulin…
TLC for the Senior Horse: 8 Essential Steps
…Those with insulin resistance also need to be on a diet that is low in sugar and starch—and they need to stay trim. “Obesity contributes to insulin resistance, although a…
Fit is the Best Color: How to Manage Your Horse’s Weight
…with obesity, and typical warning signs include ‘insulin resistance.’ In which normal amounts of insulin fail to lower blood glucose levels.” She explains. “When this happens, the pancreas must produce…
Pony Problems: Grain
…trace mineral, has important influences on insulin sensitivity. Insulin-resistant people put on chromium supplementation show marked improvement or even a return to normal in insulin sensitivity. A reasonable dose, based…
Deworm By Necessity
…resistance’ Resistance is a serious problem, and it is getting worse. Large strongyles used to be the focus of our anthelmintic drugs, but the dewormers have been effective and now…
It`s Time To Rethink Your Current Deworming Strategy
…what’s going on in terms of parasite resistance to current drugs. Widespread problems have been documented for resistance to the benzimadazoles (fenbendazole and oxibendazole currently on the market), the pyrantels…
Is He Really Cushing`s Or Just Fat And Hairy’
…elevations. Of the two tests, insulin and glucose, far more suspected Cushing’s cases have a normal or slightly elevated glucose but elevated blood insulin. High insulin does raise the suspicion…
Tender-Footed Horse
…the type of problem that requires insulin injections. The problem is that the cells don’t respond normally to the insulin the body produces. Insulin resistance can happen in horses, too….
Choosing the Best Supplements and Nutritional Mix for Your Horse
…is now well-established that fat contributes to the development of insulin resistance in other species. A recent study demonstrated that a single intravenous dose of fat can cause insulin resistance…