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Causes and Management of Insulin Resistance and Sensitivity
Insulin resistance in horses can lead to what is called equine metabolic syndrome (EMS). More on Insulin Resistance at TheHorse.com
“We have diagnosed five or six horses (with EMS) here at Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital during the past year,” said Nicki Wise, DVM, a WSU second-year equine medicine resident. “Most presented with chronic laminitis, which is the one of the biggest problems for horses that have EMS.”
“Often, horses with EMS have abnormal fat deposits over their neck, rump, tail, and eyes,” Wise said. “The disease is closely related to Cushing’s disease. Technically it is different, but a lot of the signs are the same. Generally, the disease is not life-threatening, but it will probably shorten their lifespan if these horses are not managed properly.”
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