Energy Metabolism Dysregulation in Horses and Foals.

Dysregulation of energy metabolism occurs in horses and foals with transient systemic illness, malnutrition, or chronic metabolic diseases. The pathophysiologic processes resulting in energy dysregulation are important to interpret, understand, and appropriately monitor laboratory abnormalities associated with various disease states (hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia), as well as to aid in the management of energy dysregulation through nutritional and medical management.