When testing for PPID (Cushings) during the seasonal rise (end of June through end of November) be sure the lab your vet uses factors in the seasonal rise when interpreting results.
A disorder that causes muscle cramping caused by abnormal glycogen (sugar)storage in the muscles. There are three different acronyms commonly used for this disorder; EPSM, PSSM and EPSSM.
When we first think of digestive problems in our horses, we typically think of colic or ulcers, but did you know that it has also been linked to behavior, allergies and even insulin resistance?
Many of you may recognize this handsome face. He is the horse on the Vermont Blend label. His name is Chances Solid Gold, "Chance", and in 2004 he led me to the Equine Cushing’s and Insulin Resistance Group, (ECIR).
I was offered the opportunity to have my hay tested through Alltech's 37+ Mycotoxin Analysis. This is the most broad spectrum test available and being the nutrition nerd that I am, jumped at this opportunity.
Saliva is your horses natural stomach acid buffer.They only product saliva while chewing.Keep them chewing as much as possible with free choice hay, use of slow feed nets or time on pasture.
