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Prevalence and risk factors for laminitis within the Norwegian pony breed Nordlandshest/Lyngshest.

Sigrid LykkjenLinda Koldal StenbakkIngrid Hunter Holmøy
Published in: Acta veterinaria Scandinavica (2023)
Laminitis appears to be a considerable welfare issue in the Norwegian pony breed Nordlandshest/Lyngshest. The identified risk factors age, sex, and regional adiposity highlight the need for improved owner education and awareness of strategies to reduce laminitis risk.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • healthcare
  • insulin resistance
  • quality improvement
  • type diabetes
  • skeletal muscle
  • weight loss
  • physical activity