02 - equine metabolic syndrome

Question 1

euqine metabolic syndrome is characterized by what three conditions?

Answer 1

obesity, laminitis, and insulin resistance

Question 2

(causes)

1. breed predilection - name 2?
2. age predilection?
3. sex?

Answer 2

1. pony, morgan horse

(also spanish mustang, peruvian paso, pasa fino, european warmblood)

2. 8-18 years
3. no sex predilection

Question 3

(path: insulin refractory state)

1.

Question 4

(clinical signs)

Answer 4

Question 5

(diagnosis)

1. see what in serum?

Answer 5

1. elevated serum insulin with normal to elevated serum glucose concentration

Question 6

(treatment)

1. two managment things?

Answer 6

1. feed ration with decreased glycemic index

increase exercise!

Question 7

(treatment)

1. what kind of diet should you ffed?

Answer 7

1. balanced forage based diet (not high fat!)

Question 8

(treatment of obesity associated insulin refractory state)

1. should you use thyroid supplementation?
2. vit E supplement, supportive care, diet, exercise, client education!

Answer 8

1. NO!