Simple Summary Lameness due to musculoskeletal disease is the most common diagnosis
in equine veterinary practice. Many of these orthopaedic disorders are chronic problems, for …

Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) refers to a cluster of clinical abnormalities including
insulin resistance, generalized obesity, and/or increased adiposity in specific locations …

The horse has a rich and complex microbial community within its gastrointestinal tract that
plays a central role in both health and disease. The horse receives much of its dietary …

Breed-related differences may occur in the innate insulin sensitivity (SI) of horses and
ponies, an important factor believed to be associated with the risk of laminitis. The aim of this …

Background Quantifying risk factors for laminitis development requires improvement.
Objectives To identify the most useful physical examination, metabolic and management …

Equine laminitis is a highly debilitating disease of the foot. Despite its perceived importance,
epidemiological characteristics are poorly understood and the true frequency of the disease …

The enteroinsular axis is a complex system that includes the release of incretin hormones
from the gut to promote the absorption and utilization of glucose after a meal. The …

Reasons for performing study The relative influences of obesity and adaptation to high
glycaemic diets on the development of insulin dysregulation in equids are unclear …

Laminitis is a highly debilitating disease of the foot known to have a complex and
multifactorial aetiology of metabolic, inflammatory, traumatic or vascular origin. The disease …

Background Endocrinopathic laminitis is common in horses and ponies, but the recurrence
rate of the disease is poorly defined. Objectives To determine the incidence of, and risk …