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Beyond the BarnEp. 096: The Problem with One-Size-Fits-All Feeding Plans for Metabolic Horses - Part 2On this Part 2 episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr continue their conversation with Dr. Erica Macon, assistant professor of equine science at Texas A&M University, diving deeper into practical nutrition and management for horses with PPID and insulin dysregulation, including:The results of Dr. Macon’s study on Standlee pelleted forage and insulin responseWhether feeding one pound of ration balancer at once could trigger a laminitic episodeWhy feeding lean metabolic horses is more complex than it seemsWhat recent research says about seasonal spikes in insulin and winter laminitis risksThey also discuss the importance of...2025-06-1752 min
Beyond the BarnEp. 095: Metabolic Horses Aren’t Always Fat - Here’s What No One Tells You - Part 1On this Part 1 episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr have a conversation with Dr. Erica Macon, assistant professor of equine science at Texas A&M University, to talk about the challenges of managing equine metabolic disorders, including:Why horses that appear lean can still be at risk for metabolic issuesThe differences between insulin resistance and insulin dysregulationCommon misconceptions about “low NSC” feedsHow subtle signs like a cresty neck can indicate underlying problemsAnd be sure to tune in to Part 2, which will release June 17th, where Dr. Macon shares the results of how Standlee pelleted forag...2025-06-0356 min