The prevalence of both obese and overweight horses is high (Giles et al, 2014; Potter et al, 2016). However, how this is categorised and reported could be clearer, as defining whether a horse is...
A general history will provide vital information to help determine if weight loss is related to undernutrition or not. Obtaining detailed information should help determine whether the horse has an...
Laminitis was previously broadly classified according to the differing pathways presumed to trigger its onset. At present, three main clinical forms of laminitis have been defined (Patterson-Kane et...
The prevalence of both obese and overweight horses is high (Giles et al, 2014; Potter et al, 2016). However, how this is categorised and reported could be clearer, as defining whether a horse is...
Mammalian kidneys have considerable reserve capacity. Loss of concentrating ability does not typically occur until two thirds of nephron function has been lost, and nitrogenous waste accumulation does...