Insulin dysregulation in ponies occurs across a range of body conditions - study
Insulin dysregulation, which increases the risk of laminitis, occurs not just in ponies that are overweight, the study team found.
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Insulin dysregulation, which increases the risk of laminitis, occurs not just in ponies that are overweight, the study team found.
“We must consider multiple variables when targeting ponies for insulin dysregulation screening, in order not to miss those potentially at increased risk of laminitis, who may have a ‘healthy’ body condition score."
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