Horse

Question 1

what is epigenetics?

Answer 1

genes switched on / off depending on maternal diet

Question 2

how does epigenetics play a role in horse obesity?

Answer 2

if mare is fat then genes (more glucose and FA in bloos) for greater adiposity are turned on , poor appetite control and energy use

undernourished mares also have foals with high adiposity (put fat on) as programmed to survive starvation

Question 3

What is an adaptation of native ponies?

Answer 3

insulin resistance

any excess fat is stored as have a poor diet

Question 4

effects of obesity on horses?

Answer 4

dermatological conditions
altered repro
laminitis (altered blood flow)
chronic infl
insulin resistance

Question 5

PPID nutrition

Answer 5

anti-oxidants (vit E) - stop 2 ary inf
more calories (20% extra of maintenance)
protein and exercise (counteract muscle loss)
keep glucose as constant as possible

Question 6

equine metabolic syndrome nutrition

Answer 6

count and control calories
restrict grazing
maintain bulk of food or else colic / gastric ulcers etc
vitamin supplement
exercise

Question 7

What is equine metabolic syndrom?

Answer 7

obesity
insulin resistant
laminitis
high bp