Obesity in horses not only comes with weight gain but with endocrine problems such as insulin resistance.Obesity in horses has been linked to heart disease , diabetes mellitus and laminitis.
Obesity in horses has been linked to laminitis, a painful condition that affects joint of horses ,the weight of the horse puts a strain on the joint.Horses that develop insulin resistance are at higher risk of laminitis.
Obesity in horses has been linked to 1) overfeeding of horses. 2) carbohydrate overload. 3) excessive access to grass and pasture. 4)excessive apple and carrot treats which are high in sugar content.
5) feeding commercial feeds that have high sugar content. 6) lack of adequate exercise.
Nutrition and exercise are the major tools needed to prevent and control obesity.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2015
OBESITY IN HORSES.
Obesity in horses not only comes with weight gain but with endocrine problems such as insulin resistance.Obesity in horses has been linked to heart disease , diabetes mellitus and laminitis.
Obesity in horses has been linked to laminitis, a painful condition that affects joint of horses ,the weight of the horse puts a strain on the joint.Horses that develop insulin resistance are at higher risk of laminitis.
Obesity in horses has been linked to 1) overfeeding of horses. 2) carbohydrate overload. 3) excessive access to grass and pasture. 4)excessive apple and carrot treats which are high in sugar content.
5) feeding commercial feeds that have high sugar content. 6) lack of adequate exercise.
Nutrition and exercise are the major tools needed to prevent and control obesity.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
HORSE FEEDING REQUIREMENT.
Nutrition very important in horse management,the perfect mix of hay,grains,vitamins and water are important.Learn how to feed your horses ;http://www.thehorse.com/articles/33278/formulating-equine-diets?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=nutrition&utm_campaign=09-14-2015
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