Insulin resistance in horses; causes, development and prevention
The aim of this review was to investigate the possible causes and factors related to insulin resistance. The horse is a grazing animal but domestic horses are today sometimes fed large amounts of grains and concentrates rich in starch and sugars, which leads to an increased risk of developing ins...
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| Formato: | Otro |
| Lenguaje: | sueco Inglés |
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2008
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| Acceso en línea: | https://stud.epsilon.slu.se/12188/ |
| Sumario: | The aim of this review was to investigate the possible causes and factors related to insulin
resistance. The horse is a grazing animal but domestic horses are today sometimes fed large
amounts of grains and concentrates rich in starch and sugars, which leads to an increased risk
of developing insulin resistance. Some horses seem more prone to develop insulin resistance
than others and factors affecting the susceptibility are age, sex, breed, and diet. In addition to
insulin resistance, related diseases like obesity, laminitis, osteochondrosis and exertional
rhabdomyolosis as well as the impact of training, starch digestion and preventive measures
are discussed. In summary, a balanced energy intake is the most important preventive measure
when it comes to insulin resistance. Effort should also be placed on improving the animals'
body condition through exercise. |
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