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Equine Metabolic Syndrome and Insulin Dysregulation
1Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, PO Box 647060, 205 Ott Road, Pullman, WA 99164, USA.
Abstract:
Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) is defined as a collection of metabolic and clinical features that contribute to the development of hyperinsulinemia-associated laminitis (HAL). Insulin dysregulation (ID) is the hallmark feature of EMS and a risk factor for development of HAL. There are several diagnostic tests that can be used to diagnose various forms of ID in horses and ponies. Treatment of EMS/ID includes providing an appropriate diet, exercise program, and pharmacologic intervention in some severe cases.
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