Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nutritional Considerations When Dealing with an Obese Adult Equine.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2021
- Authors:
- Shepherd, Megan et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
Equine obesity is common, reducing quality of life and requiring dietary energy restriction. Equine obesity is identified using subjective body condition scoring. Considerations are given for life stage and health status when managing obese equines. Every effort should be made to maximize feeding duration, and minimize time spent without feed while meeting all essential nutrient requirements. Limiting total daily dry matter intake to 2% of current bodyweight per day of a low caloric, forage-based diet may result in adequate body weight loss. Weight loss and weight management plans should be monitored for success and potential gastrointestinal, metabolic, and/or behavioral complications.
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Search related cases →Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33820604/