111 | Metabolic Horses (EMS)

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) is a condition that is gaining awareness among horse owners as researchers uncover more information on the associated risk factors, signs and symptoms. The nutritional program is one critical piece of successfully managing an EMS horse. Additional Resources: · Equine Metabolic Syndrome: A Complex Disease Influenced by Genetics and the Environment (2015) http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2015.03.004 · Equine Metabolic Syndrome (2011) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2010.12.004 · Equine Metabolic Syndrome Consensus Statement (2010) https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1939-1676.2010.0503.x · Equine Metabolic Syndrome [Review] (2009) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2009.04.183 You can now follow @drjyme on Facebook and Instagram! Please tell your friends how #feedroomchemist has made you an #empoweredhorseowner! …. If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email [email protected] Dr. Jyme Nichols is Director of Nutrition for Bluebonnet Feeds and Stride Animal Health. For more information on these brands or a free virtual nutrition consult from our team just visit bluebonnetfeeds.com/nutrition-consult