Equine Insulin Resistance
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IR is similar to type 2 diabetes in people. It is a condition where the cells in the body cannot respond to insulin the way they should. IR is a metabolic disorder, not a disease and is controlled with diet and exercise. |
Equine Insulin Resistance Links
As we browse the internet we repeatedly find articles that support our belief that horses need to be fed smaller meals, more often, to promote good health. The links provided for you below are for your convenience only. We are not suggesting that the authors or owners of these websites in any way, approve of, or endorse Stable Grazer automatic hay feeders.
It is our goal to provide you with as much information as possible so that you can come to your own conclusion. We believe that as you read through the linked articles below you will begin to see what seems to be a common factor with many of the health issues we have with our horses today. And that is the way in which we feed our horses.
We will be adding more links as time goes on, so if you're not yet convinced, check back often to see if any new links have been added.
- The Role of Obesity in Insulin Resistance
TheHorse.com - The Role of Obesity in Insulin Resistance - "Not all obese individuals are insulin-resistant, and not all IR-affected horses are obese." - You need to be registered with TheHorse.com to read archived articles, but registration is free.
- The Role of Obesity in Insulin Resistance



