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Diagnosis and Management of Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)
July 27, 2024
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Equine metabolic syndrome is a collection of risk factors highly associated with an increased risk of hyperinsulinemia-associated laminitis (HAL) and potentially other morbidities, including laminitis.
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Assessing Your Animal's Risk of Laminitis
July 23, 2024
⎯ Edward Knowles, MA, VetMB, MVetMed, PhD
Laminitis can affect any age or breed of horse, there are many potential causes, and there are things owners can do to help.
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Insulin Dysregulation and Cresty Neck Score 
July 21, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Insulin dysregulation—which is associated with equine laminitis—is best diagnosed with insulin testing.
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Characteristics of the Equine Metabolic Syndrome
July 18, 2024
⎯ Simon Bailey, BVMS, PhD, FHEA, DECVPT, FRCVS
Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) can occur in obese or lean equids, so owners need to understand the group of risk factors.
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Diagnosing Equine Laminitis 
July 14, 2024
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Laminitis in horses, mules, and donkeys can be a life-threatening emergency. Here are tips on what to watch for and tell your veterinarian.
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Equine Laminitis: A Common Disease 
July 8, 2024
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Equine laminitis was shown in U.S. and British studies to be a common disease found in equids around the world.
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Feeding Horses and Ponies Prone to Laminitis: Part 2
June 23, 2024
⎯ Sarah Nelson
This article contains practical tips on feeding and managing those horses and ponies that are prone to laminitis.
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Feeding Horses and Ponies Prone to Laminitis: Part 1
June 22, 2024
⎯ Sarah Nelson
These feed and management tips will help you reduce your horse’s risk of developing laminitis and help you spot the signs of an attack early.
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