Ivermectin Is Resistance-Free

…again as quickly as four weeks after deworming with ivermectin. The study hinted at resistance, although egg counts for the first few weeks after treatment were negative. We questioned whether…

Ask Horse Journal: 01/06

…that there are insulin-resistant horses on glucosamine-containing joint supplements that do just fine with it. It’s true that intravenous glucosamine can induce or worsen insulin resistance, but so far no…

Spring Grass Cautions

…results of the more sophisticated and time consuming intravenous tests using the more easily obtained single tests of glucose and insulin. These proxies are capable of predicting insulin resistance and…

Health Issues for Older Horses

insulin resistance, visit the Equine Cushing’s and Insulin Resistance group at http://pets.groups. yahoo.com/group/EquineCushings. While older horses do have some special health needs, many of the issues associated with arthritis, weight…

How Psyllium Can Help Reduce Equine Obesity

…equine metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance, they should consult with their equine veterinarian.” Reference: “Psyllium lowers blood glucose and insulin concentrations in horses,” Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, April 2011…

Laminitis In Pregnant Mares

…soreness improved. She gained weight and delivered a lovely, vigorous colt without problem. Also see the insulin-resistance article in this issue and laminitis articles in February 2002 and June 2002….