(336) 998-7131 www.LargeAnimalHospital.com Emergencies(336)-998-7130" class="align-none" title="What treatments are available to treat Equine Insulin Resistance? Equine IR is an incurable condition that can only be managed through diet and exercise. They must be kept off lush pasture and only be fed low-sugar, low-starch grass hay and no grain. If they are on pasture, a grazing muzzle must be kept on at all times. They will require regular exercise to lose weight and close monitoring for laminitic episodes. If they have already suffered from laminitis, they will also need corrective shoeing and trimming due to rotation of the coffin bone. Treating equine IR is a slow process but can be successfully done with the help of your local veterinarian. How can I prevent Equine Insulin Resistance? If you own a horse at high risk for equine IR, you can institute the dietary and exercise recommendations listed above to help avoid the development of IR in your horse. What is the prognosis for a horse with Equine Insulin Resistance? While there is no cure for IR, a horse can be successfully managed through diet and exercise. The main challenge for a horse with IR is to manage and prevent recurrent bouts of laminitis, which will require more aggressive management. If you are concerned your horse might be suffering from Equine Insulin Resistance, please contact Davie County Large Animal Hospital to set up an appointment or talk to one of our veterinarians. In addition to testing and management, we provide a hay analysis and nutritional consultation that can help you give your horse the best care posible when dealing with this disease. If you wish to know more about Equine Insulin Resistance, please read the following article from our partners a Cargill: https://www.vetnutritioninfo.com/page/equine-insulin-resistance Office (336) 998-7131 www.LargeAnimalHospital.com Emergencies(336)-998-7130" width="766" height="991" style="color: rgb(74, 74, 74); font-family: Lato-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 1.125rem; width: 766px; height: auto;">