Equinews Nutrition and Health Daily
May 20, 2024
Wearable Glucose Sensor Helps Diagnose Insulin Resistance in Horses
Researchers found that an instantaneous continuous glucose monitoring system can be used in horses, making diagnosis of insulin dysregulation easier.
May 15, 2024
Upper Airway Obstruction in Barrel Racing Horses
Researchers determined the prevalence of upper airway obstruction by retroactively reviewing medical records of barrel racing horses.
May 13, 2024
No Link Between Glandular Ulcers and Equine Herpesviruses
Researchers investigating two herpesviruses in horses found no association between them and equine glandular gastric disease.
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All About Chia Seeds for Horses
While the effects of chia have yet to be studied in horses, horse owners often supplement equine diets with this “superfood.”
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Thoroughbred Racehorses in Hong Kong Require Vitamin D Supplementation to Mitigate the Risk of Low Vitamin D Status
Vitamin D biology in equids is unique and poorly understood. Naturally managed (grazing) horses rely on dietary vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) to provide adequate vitamin D, because endogenous ultraviolet radiation-mediated synthesis of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is ineffective in this species. To test the hypothesis that the management of stabled, nongrazing racehorses is a risk factor for
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Wearable Glucose Sensor Helps Diagnose Insulin Resistance in Horses
Researchers found that an instantaneous continuous glucose monitoring system can be used in horses, making diagnosis of insulin dysregulation easier.
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Conference Continues with Roster of Top-Flight Researchers as Speakers
The second day of the 27th Equine Health and Nutrition Conference featured a roster of top-flight researchers as speakers.