In Episode 129, we discuss why laughter is the best medicine for horses, dogs, and humans; the Breed of the Show is the moose; in Critter Nutrition we focus on inflammation in horses; and in Coffee Klatch we share the songs we sing to our animals.
Listen in!
Guests and Links for Episode 129:
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- Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here
- Co-Hosts: Tigger Montague from BiostarUS and Pati Pierucci from from Pierucci Dressage
- Guest: Hedwig
- Ask Hedwig Facebook
- Learn more about Inflammation in Horses
Co-host Tigger Montague describes how stress can exacerbate inflammation in horses:
“The reaction of the body under stress depends on stress duration, stress intensity, and stress frequency.
Short term, acute stress is an adaptive response. The release of cortisol when the body is under stress helps to promote survival. Cortisol is a potent anti-inflammatory that functions to mobilize glucose reserves for energy and modulate inflammation.
However, prolonged stress or chronic stress can lead to cortisol dysfunction. This can cause widespread inflammation and pain.
Stress can be emotional, psychological, or physical. How a horse experiences stress may not be the same as the horse in the stall beside him. This is true of humans as well. What stresses one
person, may not be the same as her sister, friend, or parent.
Research has indicated that prolonged or constant low-amplitude stress may perpetuate the cycle of inflammation and pain…”
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