Optimal function of skeletal muscle is essential for successful athletic performance. Even
minor derangements in locomotor muscle function will impact power output, coordination …

Insulin resistance is considered a risk factor in obesity, laminitis, exertional rhabdomyolysis,
and osteochondrosis. The objective was to use the minimal model to estimate glucose …

One of the most difficult problems in equine nutrition research is often the lack of objective
and clinically relevant end points. Nevertheless, this article attempts to present the best …

The effect of dietary starch and fat content on serum creatine kinase (CK) activity and
substrate availability was evaluated in 4 mares of Quarter Horse‐related breeds with …

Objective—To characterize onset and clinical signs of polysaccharide storage myopathy
(PSSM) in a welldefined population of affected Quarter Horses, identify risk factors for PSSM …

In nine initially obese ponies, a weekly weight loss according to 1% of their ideal body
weight was evaluated for its impact on insulin sensitivity and metabolic profile. Weight loss …

Objective—To evaluate efficacy and safety of laryngoplasty with vetriculectomy (VE) or
ventriculocordectomy (VCE) for treatment of laryngeal hemiplegia (LH) in draft horses. Study …

Objective—To assess antiulcerogenic properties of 3 dietary oils. Animals—8 healthy adult
mares. Procedure—A protocol to induce gastric ulcers was used and included 240 mL of …

To determine the effect of dietary starch, bicarbonate, and fat content on metabolic
responses and serum creatine kinase (CK) activity in exercising Thoroughbreds with …

Horses evolved consuming primarily fermentable forage carbohydrates, but forage diets
have been traditionally supplemented with grain meals rich in starch and sugar in order to …