Monthly Archives: October 2011

Managing The Horse With Cushing’s

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Tiffany T.

The vet has diagnosed it and the reality begins to sink in – your horse has Cushing’s disease. Now what?  Cushing’s is an endocrine disease caused by a tumor on the pituitary gland that is most often seen in older horses and ponies. …

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Feeding “George”: A Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM) Horse

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Emily L.

Previously, I introduced you to George, my ‘Heinz-57’ PSSM positive horse.  Though his test results came back positive for Type 1 PSSM, his diagnosis does not mean his athletic career is over. With some diligence and routine, George is able …

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Meet “George”: A Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM) Horse

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Emily L.

I’m proud to introduce you to George, a “Heinz-57” draft cross, and my current equine partner.  He is the result of a ½ Thoroughbred, ½ Percheron (dam) x ½ Hanoverian, ½ Paint horse (sire). I’ve had the privilege of knowing …

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Prevention and Management of EMS in Horses

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Emily L.

There is no treatment or cure for Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS), so taking preventative measures though diet and exercise are the best defenses against the development of EMS.  Here are some great defensive strategies to help prevent your horse from …

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What is Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)?

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Emily L.

EMS is an endocrine (hormonal) disorder in horses, similar to metabolic syndrome in humans, that is characterized by obesity, insulin resistance, and regional adiposity (abnormal fat deposits), which can predispose affected horses to chronic  laminitis. What types of horses are …

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B-Vitamins in Horse Diets

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Gina T.

Water soluble vitamins, which are the b-vitamins such a niacin, thiamine, folic acid, and many others, are excreted from the body on a daily basis in the urine.  B-complex vitamins play an important part in allowing horses to metabolize the nutrients …

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