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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