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The role of nutrition and feeding in equine weight management

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posted on 2025-03-17, 16:22 authored by Briony Witherow
Increasing awareness of the prevalence of overweight and obese horses has shed light on to the importance of appropriate nutrition and feed management within weight loss programmes. The review presents a basic approach to weight loss programme design and appropriate feeding and shows that while there is sufficient information upon which to base weight loss programmes, the findings of recent research into compliance and communication is likely to improve future success. Further education for livery yards and establishments is also a pivotal piece of the weight loss puzzle. There is still ground with regard to the most appropriate conserved forage, and a shift in responsibilities and mindset when it comes to forage analysis may be required. Ultimately, success may lie in a multidisciplinary team approach to weight recognition and management, and the development of a framework for fostering and maintaining communication across paraprofessionals and owners is an essential first step.

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Volume

7

Issue number

4

Publication title

UK-Vet Equine

ISSN

2516-0583

Publisher

Mark Allen Group

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  • Accepted version

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  • eng

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