Influence of body fat content on digestible energy requirements of exercising horses in temperate and hot environments*
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Visual Assessment of Adiposity in Elite Hunter Ponies
2023, Journal of Equine Veterinary ScienceCitation Excerpt :Excessive adiposity is associated with systemic inflammation and equine metabolic syndrome and is linked with increased chances of morbidity and mortality, primarily as a result of laminitis [16, 17]. Equine performance may also be impaired to some degree by adiposity, due to increased work load and heat stress [18], altered gait quality [19] and a potential risk for osteoarthritis development such as what occurs in overweight canines [20]. Despite these concerns, horse owners and trainers appear to be hesitant to implement weight loss efforts in their animals.
Estimation of Actual and Ideal Bodyweight Using Morphometric Measurements of Miniature, Saddle-Type, and Thoroughbred Horses
2019, Journal of Equine Veterinary ScienceCitation Excerpt :In one study, an overweight pony with a 6.5 body condition score (BCS) was rated as “about right” for showing [8]. This preference may be due to a lack of awareness that excessive BW contributes to insulin resistance [11], equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) [11], laminitis [11], poor thermoregulation [12], and decreased athletic ability [13]. Some breeds are known to be more predisposed to BW gain, including ponies and Morgans [14].
Voluntary Energy Intake and Expenditure in Obese and Lean Horses Consuming ad libitum Forage
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Relationships Among Digestible Energy Intake, Body Weight, and Body Condition in Mature Idle Horses
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Technical Article 24993, Tex. Agr. Exp. Sta.
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Authors' address: Equine Sciences Program, Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843.