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Bringing equine adipose tissue into focus
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  • Sophie McCullagh,
  • Miranda Dosi,
  • John Keen,
  • Ruth Morgan
Sophie McCullagh
The University of Edinburgh

Corresponding Author:smcculla@ed.ac.uk

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Miranda Dosi
The University of Edinburgh Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies
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John Keen
University of Edinburgh
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Ruth Morgan
SRUC
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Abstract

Adipose tissue is not only required for energy storage but is an essential endocrine organ with a central role in the pathology of obesity. The understanding of its role, both in human and equine medicine, is continually evolving. With obesity being an ever-growing problem in the equine population, gaining owner compliance is critical when implementing management plans. The aim of this review is to encourage the inclusion of the concept of adiposity in discussions with horse owners on obesity and metabolic syndrome. In doing this, we hope to improve clients understanding and therefore maximise the impact of diagnostic tests, monitoring tools and management.
06 Jun 2023Submitted to Equine Veterinary Education
06 Jun 2023Submission Checks Completed
06 Jun 2023Assigned to Editor
15 Jun 2023Reviewer(s) Assigned
18 Aug 2023Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
21 Aug 2023Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
24 Aug 20231st Revision Received
25 Aug 2023Submission Checks Completed
25 Aug 2023Assigned to Editor
25 Aug 2023Editorial Decision: Accept