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Tag Archives: Electrolyte imbalances

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PSSM in Horses: Causes and Management

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Synovium Myocare E muscle supplement for horses
26
Apr

In this week’s blog, we will look at PSSM (Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy) in horses, other names given to this syndrome include exertional rhabdomyolysis (ER),or tying-up. PSSM is classified as a metabolic disease that results in the accumulation of high muscle glycogen and abnormal polysaccharide in skeletal muscles. We will discuss some of the specific causes […]

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Electrolytes for horses explained by Synovium FEI Vet, Drs SHL Donker DVM

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The importance of electrolytes for horses
22
Mar

Electrolytes for horses are particularly important as they are required by many functions of the body, including nerve, muscle, and digestive function. Electrolyte supplements commonly consist of the 5 major electrolytes which are sodium (Na +), potassium (K +), chloride (Cl−), calcium (Ca2+), and magnesium (Mg2+). It is important that electrolytes are balanced with the […]

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