Endocrine and Integumentary System

Integumentary System

Skin system providing protection and thermoregulation.

Protective Covering

Skin acts as a barrier against trauma and microorganisms.

Thermoregulation

Process of maintaining body temperature through sweat.

Galls and Sores

Wounds caused by ill-fitting or dirty equipment.

Short Term Impacts

Painful effects experienced by the horse.

Long Term Impacts

Need for equipment assessment and horse rest.

Prognosis for Galls

Mild galls heal in days; severe may take months.

Treatment for Galls

Remove cause, wash area, apply cream, rest.

Endocrine System

System responsible for hormone secretion and homeostasis.

Regulatory Hormones

Hormones that maintain body state via blood transport.

Equine Metabolic Syndrome

Condition causing insulin resistance and high blood sugar.

Short Term Impacts of EMS

Frequent laminitis and persistent obesity in horses.

Long Term Impacts of EMS

Lifelong condition leading to ongoing laminitis risk.

Prognosis for EMS

Managed horses can live long, healthy lives.

Management for EMS

Active lifestyle, mid-range body score, avoid lush pasture.

Dietary Management for EMS

Limit high-grain feeds; use slow feeders.

Healing Time for Galls

Mild galls take days; severe can leave scars.