1. Introduction -- 2. Grass: terminology, form and function -- 3. Stages of growth -- 5. Grass carbohydrate metabolism -- 6. The effect of stress on NSC -- 7. Why 'improved' grasses tend to be low in NSC -- 8. Why native Australian grasses tend to be low in NSC -- 9. High NSC weeds -- 10. Which horses are at highest risk? -- 11. Dietary changes during an acute attack -- 12. Soaking hay to remove excess WSC -- 13. A horse is not a cow -- 14. A pony is not a racehorse -- 15. Haven't we always fed grass and grain to horses? -- 16. Common myths busted -- 17. Limiting access to reduce intake -- 18. Replanting paddocks -- 19. NSC content of some common horse feeds -- 20. Other considerations for management of horses with or at high risk for laminitis -- 21. Medication for insulin resistance -- 22. Conclusion -- 23. References
Summary
"This report provides strategies to prevent laminitis based on principles of plant science: growing grass that is under less stress to reduce NSC concentration; limiting access to pasture for high risk animals by use of a sacrificial area; and preservation and re-introduction of native grass pastures that are inherently lower in NSC
