This Icelandic mare is affected by Equine Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome, Leaky Gut Syndrome and Laminitis This mare was diagnosed with equine metabolic syndrome and associated insulin resistance as well as acute stage laminitis because of leaky gut syndrome...
This aged gelding was diagnosed with Cushing’s Disease, equine metabolic syndrome, and insulin resistance. He was prescribed medication for Cushing’s Disease. He was very potbellied, had an atrophied topline, spine visible and palpable, extremely poor hair coat,...
The use of food, herbs, and other alternative practices as therapeutic modalities to heal illness and acute/chronic disorders is not a new concept. Ayurvedic medicine (also called Ayurveda) is one of the world’s oldest medical systems. Its origins began in India more...
A review of what causes botulism and how to prevent it What Causes Botulism? Botulism is caused by toxins produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Horses can consume the bacterial spores from soil and feedstuffs. Most often it is found in forage where an...
OmegaTri and the Equine – Reducing Inflammation, Restoring Balance The topic of oil supplementation for the horse is a common discussion among horse owners. Often when you walk into someone’s feed room you may see bottles of corn oil, sunflower oil, or fish oil....
Keeping horses healthy and free of disease and disorders is a hot topic of conversation in many popular press journals, magazines and on the internet. Horse husbandry advice ranges from nutrition to shoeing and veterinary care. Commonly offered suggestions on...
