Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 12 , Pages 728-738 , December 2008

Insulin Sensitivity in Thoroughbred Geldings: Effect of Weight Gain, Diet, and Exercise on Insulin Sensitivity in Thoroughbred Geldings

  • Rachael W. Quinn, PhD

      Affiliations

    • University of Maryland, College Park, MD
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Rachael W. Quinn, PhD, 4001 Millender Mill Rd., Reisterstown, MD 21136.
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  • Amy O. Burk, PhD

      Affiliations

    • University of Maryland, College Park, MD
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  • Thomas G. Hartsock, PhD

      Affiliations

    • University of Maryland, College Park, MD
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  • Erin D. Petersen, MS

      Affiliations

    • University of Maryland, College Park, MD
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  • Niki C. Whitley, PhD

      Affiliations

    • University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD
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  • Kibby H. Treiber, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Virginia Polytechnic and State University, Blacksburg, VA
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  • Raymond C. Boston, PhD

      Affiliations

    • University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square, PA

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(08)00350-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2008.10.020

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 12 , Pages 728-738 , December 2008

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