Level of energy restriction alters body condition score and morphometric profile in obese Shetland ponies

Bruynsteen, Lien; Moons, Christel; Janssens, Geert; Harris, Pat; Vandevelde, Kimberley; Lefère, Laurence; Duchateau, Luc; Hesta, Myriam

doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2015.06.006

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“…Previous studies have demonstrated that dietary restriction is effective at decreasing body mass and improving insulin parameters. 16,38,39 Although our study did not restrict feed intake below 2% of BW (as may be recommended to achieve weight loss 17,27 ), the ponies did not have the ability to increase their feed intake, which may have contributed to their decrease in body fat and body condition during dynamic feeder use. In humans, a reduction in energy intake was superior to 12 weeks of aerobic exercise for improving SI.…”

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Sustained, Low‐Intensity Exercise Achieved by a Dynamic Feeding System Decreases Body Fat in Ponies

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Hampson²,

Sillence

et al. 2016

Veterinary Internal Medicne

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BackgroundObesity in horses is increasing in prevalence and can be associated with insulin insensitivity and laminitis. Current treatment strategies for obesity include dietary restriction and exercise. However, whether exercise alone is effective for decreasing body fat is uncertain.HypothesisOur hypothesis was that twice daily use of a dynamic feeding system for 3 months would induce sustained, low‐intensity exercise thereby decreasing adiposity and improving insulin sensitivity (SI).AnimalsEight, university‐owned, mixed‐breed, adult ponies with body condition scores (BCS) ≥5/9 were used.MethodsTwo treatments (“feeder on” or “feeder off”) were administered for a 3‐month period by a randomized, crossover design (n = 4/treatment). An interim equilibration period of 6 weeks at pasture separated the 2 study phases. Measurements of body mass (body weight, BCS, cresty neck score [CrNS], and morphometry), body fat (determined before and after the “feeder on” treatment only), triglycerides, and insulin sensitivity (SI; combined glucose‐insulin test) were undertaken before and after treatments.ResultsThe dynamic feeding system induced a 3.7‐fold increase in the daily distance travelled (n = 6), compared to with a stationary feeder, which significantly decreased mean BCS (6.53 ± 0.94 to 5.38 ± 1.71), CrNS (2.56 ± 1.12 to 1.63 ± 1.06) and body fat (by 4.95%). An improvement in SI did not occur in all ponies.Conclusions and Clinical ImportanceA dynamic feeding system can be used to induce sustained (daily), low‐intensity exercise that promotes weight loss in ponies. However, this exercise may not be sufficient to substantially improve SI.

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confidence: 86%

Sustained, Low‐Intensity Exercise Achieved by a Dynamic Feeding System Decreases Body Fat in Ponies

Laat

Hampson²,

Sillence

et al. 2016

Veterinary Internal Medicne

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“…Safe rates of BM loss are not well defined. Although abrupt feed restriction resulting in loss of approximately 1% BM weekly was not associated with hypertriglyceridemia in a study of Welsh ponies, more rapid BM losses have been associated with increases in serum triglycerides and non‐esterified fatty acid concentrations, reflecting increased lipolysis . Furthermore, quite considerable variation in individual sensitivity or resistance to weight loss can occur, in addition to effects of variation in hay quality .…”

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“…There is debate about the optimal degree of restriction owing to concerns about not meeting minimum roughage requirements . In general, daily allowance of a mixed species grass hay‐based diet of 1.25%‐1.5% of actual BM as DMI, or 1.4%‐1.7% of actual BM as fed, is recommended, typically corresponding to a digestible energy (DE) intake of 64%‐94% of maintenance requirements …”

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“…The impact of dietary restriction on the incidence of gastric ulceration and behavior should also be considered. Both these concerns were examined in a study of 16 weeks' dietary restriction in Shetland ponies where no effect on gastric ulceration was found . The same study suggested an increase in coprophagy during the period of dietary restriction, whereas other studies have found feed restriction to be associated with lethargy …”

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ECEIM consensus statement on equine metabolic syndrome

Durham¹,

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McGowan

et al. 2019

Veterinary Internal Medicne

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Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) is a widely recognized collection of risk factors for endocrinopathic laminitis. The most important of these risk factors is insulin dysregulation (ID). Clinicians and horse owners must recognize the presence of these risk factors so that they can be targeted and controlled to reduce the risk of laminitis attacks. Diagnosis of EMS is based partly on the horse's history and clinical examination findings, and partly on laboratory testing. Several choices of test exist which examine different facets of ID and other related metabolic disturbances. EMS is controlled mainly by dietary strategies and exercise programs that aim to improve insulin regulation and decrease obesity where present. In some cases, pharmacologic aids might be useful. Management of an EMS case is a long‐term strategy requiring diligence and discipline by the horse's carer and support and guidance from their veterinarians.

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“…İdman ve rasyondaki enerjinin azaltılması beden kondisyonunda dereceli azalışlara imkân vermektedir (28,29). Atların farklı beden kondisyonlarına ait puanlar Şekil 3-12'de sunulmuştur (5).…”

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2016

Atatürk Üniversitesi Vet. Bil. Derg.

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Level of energy restriction alters body condition score and morphometric profile in obese Shetland ponies

Cited by 13 publications

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Sustained, Low‐Intensity Exercise Achieved by a Dynamic Feeding System Decreases Body Fat in Ponies

Sustained, Low‐Intensity Exercise Achieved by a Dynamic Feeding System Decreases Body Fat in Ponies

ECEIM consensus statement on equine metabolic syndrome

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