Carbohydrate pellets to assess insulin dysregulation in horses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A glycemic challenge test is used for the diagnosis of insulin dysregulation (ID) in horses and ponies. Different forms of the test exist where the administrative route and dose of glucose vary, which makes interpretation of results challenging.

Hypothesis/objectives

To evaluate the palatability of, and blood glucose and insulin responses to, carbohydrate pellets fed as an oral glucose test (OGT), and to establish the diagnostic threshold for ID when using the pellets.

Animals

University and privately-owned horses and ponies (n = 157) comprised of 31 breeds and both sexes.

Methods

Multicenter cohort study. A custom-produced glycemic pellet was offered for free intake at 0.5 g/kg BW soluble carbohydrate and serum insulin and blood glucose concentratio

SUBMITTER: de Laat MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9889680 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature