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The Veterinary record2015; 177(7); 173-179; doi: 10.1136/vr.103226

Equine metabolic syndrome.

Abstract: Laminitis is one of the most common and frustrating clinical presentations in equine practice. While the principles of treatment for laminitis have not changed for several decades, there have been some important paradigm shifts in our understanding of laminitis. Most importantly, it is essential to consider laminitis as a clinical sign of disease and not as a disease in its own right. Once this shift in thinking has occurred, it is logical to then question what disease caused the laminitis. More than 90 per cent of horses presented with laminitis as their primary clinical sign will have developed it as a consequence of endocrine disease; most commonly equine metabolic syndrome (EMS). Given the fact that many horses will have painful protracted and/or chronic recurrent disease, a good understanding of the predisposing factors and how to diagnose and manage them is crucial. Current evidence suggests that early diagnosis and effective management of EMS should be a key aim for practising veterinary surgeons to prevent the devastating consequences of laminitis. This review will focus on EMS, its diagnosis and management.
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Publication Date: 2015-08-15 PubMed ID: 26273009PubMed Central: PMC4552932DOI: 10.1136/vr.103226Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research investigates the relationship between laminitis, a common equine condition, and metabolic syndrome in horses. The focus of the study is to better understand the underlying causes of laminitis, with the key aim to improve early diagnosis and management of equine metabolic syndrome to prevent laminitis.

Overview of the research

  • The article begins by touching on the commonality and complexity of laminitis in equine treatment. The research highlights the necessity of evolving the understanding of laminitis from being a stand-alone disease to considering it as a clinical sign of another underlying condition.
  • This shift in perspective then triggers the need to research the disease causing laminitis.

The connections between laminitis and endocrine disease

  • The study suggests that over 90% of horses presented with laminitis as their primary clinical sign develop it due to endocrine disease, with the most prevalent being equine metabolic syndrome (EMS).
  • Given that many of these horses suffer from a painful cycle of recurring disease, the research argues for the crucial need to understand the factors that predispose horses to EMS and aid in its timely diagnosis and management.

The emphasis on early diagnosis and effective management of EMS

  • According to the article, current evidence leans toward early identification and effective management of EMS, which should be a primary objective for veterinary surgeons in order to prevent the severe repercussions of laminitis.
  • The paper insinuates that an improved understanding of EMS and awareness of its link to laminitis can significantly optimize the outcomes of equine treatment, reducing the prevalence of recurrent and protracted situations.

Focus on the diagnosis and management of EMS

  • The management and diagnosis of EMS is underlined as a key focus in the latter part of the research review, providing valuable insight for veterinarians engaged in equine practice.
  • The review draws attention to addressing EMS as a practical approach to potentially mitigating the onset and development of laminitis in horses.

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Morgan R, Keen J, McGowan C. (2015). Equine metabolic syndrome. Vet Rec, 177(7), 173-179. https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.103226

Publication

The Veterinary record
ISSN: 2042-7670
NlmUniqueID: 0031164
Country: England
Language: English
Volume: 177
Issue: 7
Pages: 173-179

Researcher Affiliations

Morgan, R
  • BHF Centre for Cardiovascular Science, The Queen's Medical Research Institute, University of Edinburgh, 47 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh EH16 4TJ, UK.
Keen, J
  • European Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian EH25 9RG, UK.
McGowan, C
  • European Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine, Institute of Aging and Chronic Disease, University of Liverpool, Leahurst Campus, Neston, Cheshire CH64 7TE, UK.

MeSH Terms

  • Animals
  • Early Diagnosis
  • Foot Diseases / prevention & control
  • Foot Diseases / veterinary
  • Horse Diseases / diagnosis
  • Horse Diseases / therapy
  • Horses
  • Inflammation / prevention & control
  • Inflammation / veterinary
  • Metabolic Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Metabolic Syndrome / therapy
  • Metabolic Syndrome / veterinary

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