Bringing equine adipose tissue into focus

Sophie McCullagh*, John Keen, Miranda Carlotta Maria Dosi, RM Morgan

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Abstract

Adipose tissue is not only required for energy storage but is an essential endocrine organ with a central role in the pathology of obesity. The understanding of its role, both in human and equine medicine, is continually evolving. With obesity being an ever-growing problem in equine populations, gaining owner compliance is critical when implementing management plans. The aim of this review is to encourage the inclusion of the concept of adiposity in discussions with horse owners on obesity and metabolic syndrome. In doing this, we hope to improve clients' understanding and, therefore, maximise the impact of diagnostic tests, monitoring tools and management.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)145-151
Number of pages7
JournalEquine Veterinary Education
Volume36
Issue number3
Early online date2 Oct 2023
DOIs
Publication statusPrint publication - Mar 2024

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Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 The Authors. Equine Veterinary Education published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of EVJ Ltd.

Keywords

  • Horse
  • Adipose
  • Obesity
  • metabolic syndrome
  • Insulin resistance

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