Effect of long-term overfeeding of a high-energy diet on glucose tolerance in Shetland pony mares.
Nicky M M d' FonsecaCharlotte M E GibsonDavid A van DoornMarta de Ruijter-VillaniTom A E StoutEllen RoelfsemaPublished in: Journal of veterinary internal medicine (2020)
Feeding a high-energy diet to healthy nonobese Shetland pony mares led to more efficient glucose metabolism within 5 weeks, followed by significant hyperinsulinemia and obesity. Hyperinsulinemic status was reversed during 17 weeks of hay-only feeding, regardless of body condition, but returned rapidly after restarting the high-energy diet.