Voluntary energy intake and expenditure in obese and lean horses consuming ad libitum forage
Some horses are more prone to obesity than others. This study aimed to compare energy
intake and expenditure between obese and lean horses. Ten mature, stock-type geldings …
intake and expenditure between obese and lean horses. Ten mature, stock-type geldings …
Effects of diet versus exercise on morphometric measurements, blood hormone concentrations, and oral sugar test response in obese horses
Weight loss plans in horses typically use dietary restriction, but exercise may have additional
benefits. This study aimed to compare the effects of a diet or exercise protocol resulting in …
benefits. This study aimed to compare the effects of a diet or exercise protocol resulting in …
Relationships among digestible energy intake, body weight, and body condition in mature idle horses
JC Gill, KE Lloyd, M Bowman, PD Siciliano… - Journal of Equine …, 2017 - Elsevier
The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationships among digestible energy (DE)
intake, body weight (BW), and body condition score (BCS) in lean/moderate condition …
intake, body weight (BW), and body condition score (BCS) in lean/moderate condition …
Meal size and feeding frequency influence serum leptin concentration in yearling horses
SM Steelman, EM Michael-Eller… - Journal of animal …, 2006 - academic.oup.com
Energy is an essential nutrient for all horses, and it is especially important in performance
horses, pregnant and lactating mares, and young growing horses. A negative energy …
horses, pregnant and lactating mares, and young growing horses. A negative energy …
[HTML][HTML] Obesity prevalence and associated risk factors in outdoor living domestic horses and ponies
Reasons for performing study. The prevalence of obesity in companion animals, including
horses and ponies has risen drastically in recent years and risk factors have been little …
horses and ponies has risen drastically in recent years and risk factors have been little …
Voluntary food intake by horses
D Cuddeford - Nutrition of the Performance Horse, 2004 - brill.com
It is not known whether the controls of intake are the same for horses and ponies, different
sexes or for different breed types. Given the opportunity, non-working horses and ponies will …
sexes or for different breed types. Given the opportunity, non-working horses and ponies will …
Plasma leptin, ghrelin and adiponectin concentrations in young fit racehorses versus mature unfit standardbreds
ME Gordon, KH McKeever, CL Betros… - The Veterinary …, 2007 - Elsevier
Concentrations of hormones related to energy homeostasis may differ between populations
with varied body compositions, acting as signals to increase or decrease energy intake …
with varied body compositions, acting as signals to increase or decrease energy intake …
Influence of body fat content on digestible energy requirements of exercising horses in temperate and hot environments
SP Webb, GD Potter, JW Evans, GW Webb - Journal of Equine Veterinary …, 1990 - Elsevier
Six mature horses were used to determine the energy requirements of exercising horses
during different seasons and in different body conditions. Horses were conditioned to work …
during different seasons and in different body conditions. Horses were conditioned to work …
32 Exercise versus feed restriction: What is the most efficient weight loss option for your fat horse?
A Garland, DA Van Doorn, R Van Den Boom… - Journal of Equine …, 2023 - Elsevier
In first world countries, 45–75% of domesticated horses are considered overweight.
Accumulation of excessive fat mass puts horses at risk for co-morbidities such as systemic …
Accumulation of excessive fat mass puts horses at risk for co-morbidities such as systemic …
[图书][B] Weight management in horses: relationships among digestible energy intake, body weight, and body condition
JC Gill - 2016 - search.proquest.com
Obesity can be associated with metabolic dysfunction and laminitis in horses with a genetic
predisposition and the right environmental conditions. Experiment 1 (EXPT 1) was …
predisposition and the right environmental conditions. Experiment 1 (EXPT 1) was …