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WHAT
CAUSES
LGS?
METABOLIC
Obesity
Insulin resistance
Inflammation
Metabolic syndrome
HEALTH
Pathogens
(e.g. clostridia, Salmonella
or Escherichia coli)
Horses are continuously exposed to environmental
and situational stressors — ranging from pathogens
and parasites to diet and temperature changes.
Repeated exposure to any of these everyday stressors
may result in small, recurrent intestinal leaks.
If not addressed, the damage increases, leading
to more significant health and performance issues.
Unfortunately, it’s often not until considerable damage
has occurred that the problem is identified. By this
time, LGS may cause systemic or whole-body issues.
Parasites
Diseases
SITUATIONAL
Travel and trailering
Vet and farrier visits
Schedule changes
MILESTONES
Reproduction
Lactation
Weaning
Breeding