Equine Obesity: Do Extra Pounds Affect Hoof Structure?
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The health of horses carrying extra body fat may be affected in a myriad of ways, including systemic inflammation, metabolic issues, and osteochondrosis. Like their human counterparts, obesity is becoming a more-pressing concern for horses in developed countries. Of particular concern is the effect weight has on horses metabolic function: it can cause insulin dysregulation, […]
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