The role of nutrition and feeding in equine weight management

The prevalence of both obese and overweight horses is high (Giles et al, 2014; Potter et al, 2016). However, how this is categorised and reported could be clearer, as defining whether a horse is...

A practical approach to weight loss in adult horses

A general history will provide vital information to help determine if weight loss is related to undernutrition or not. Obtaining detailed information should help determine whether the horse has an...

Advances in the understanding of laminitis and the role of nutrition in its management

Laminitis was previously broadly classified according to the differing pathways presumed to trigger its onset. At present, three main clinical forms of laminitis have been defined (Patterson-Kane et...

The role of nutrition and feeding in equine weight management

The prevalence of both obese and overweight horses is high (Giles et al, 2014; Potter et al, 2016). However, how this is categorised and reported could be clearer, as defining whether a horse is...

Chronic kidney disease in adult horses: causes, diagnosis and management

Mammalian kidneys have considerable reserve capacity. Loss of concentrating ability does not typically occur until two thirds of nephron function has been lost, and nitrogenous waste accumulation does...