Title | Effect of fitness on glucose, insulin and cortisol responses to diets varying in starch and fat content in Thoroughbred horses with recurrent exertional rhabdomyolysis. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2010 |
Authors | Finno, CJ, McKenzie, EC, Valberg, SJ, Pagan, J |
Journal | Equine veterinary journal |
Volume | 42 Suppl 38 |
Pagination | 323-8 |
Date Published | 2010 Nov |
Abstract | Recurrent exertional rhabdomyolysis (RER) occurs in fit, nervous Thoroughbreds fed high nonstructural carbohydrate (NSC) diets. Clinical signs are diminished by feeding low NSC, high fat diets; however, the mechanism is unclear.
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DOI | 10.1111/j.2042-3306.2010.00199.x |