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[RC] Mares and nutrition - Tracey LomaxTitle: MessageGinny's post on
nutrition affecting pissiness in mares got me thinking (something I do
occasionally).
I have
endometriosis, fairly severely, and therefore am probably more pissy than most
women. On top of that I have Crohn's disease, which affects my ability to
absorb nutrients from my food properly. I know that when my Crohn's is in
full swing, I find my periods far harder to deal with than at any other
time. I had a child three years ago after a series of miscarriages and a
number of laparoscopies and a DNC, and I can honestly say that I've never felt
healthier at any time than I did whilst pregnant. My Crohn's was also in
remission for most of it.
It makes sense not
just from a hormonal point of view but because, if you've got enough
nourishment, you just cope better. Whether the same applies to horses, I
don't know, will have to rely on Heidi for this one. I suspect, however,
that you still need to consider ovarian cysts (which are incredibly painful and
make menstruation excruciating) and tumurs on the pituitary gland before you
just put down PMS to malnutrition.
Regards,
Tracey
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