So soxs recent Blood Tests came back as fine and we are to continue in the same Dose of meds. His body weight is good, 5-6 i would say. However he has recently started to get a Bit of a cresty neck? Ans thoughts as to why?
I dont think he does have EMS. I will try to increase his work load.He's PPID, does he have EMS too? I'd take it as a big warning either way, try to reduce the sugars and calories in his diet and get him doing more work somehow. His blood tests may be ok but don't let that fool you, all that shows is that he's on the right dose of Prascend it doesn't mean he can't get laminitis.
I am cutting down his Feed from tomorrow and increasing his work from thursdayAnd have a good look at his diet too Lauren, if I'm honest a condition score of 5/6 is on the high side for a horse with metabolic issues to go into spring. Can you soak his hay, and if he's on any hard feed I'd cut that down. Keep a very close eye on him, check for digital pulses daily and also watch around his eyes for any puffiness or the hollows above his eyes filling.
A crest is fat plain and simple (the are no muscles above the nuchal ligament so don’t let anyone try to fob you off saying it’s muscle), they should be on the lean side (bcs 4/9) this time of year so they can afford to gain a bit when the grass comes in. Cut feed and increase exercise.
So soxs recent Blood Tests came back as fine and we are to continue in the same Dose of meds. His body weight is good, 5-6 i would say. However he has recently started to get a Bit of a cresty neck? Ans thoughts as to why?