Table 2 Mean, minimum and maximum values for plasma insulin concentration (PIC), age, body size, body condition score (BCS), daily feed allowance, transport time and level of preparation in 201 Icelandic horses shown at a breed evaluation field test in Iceland
From: Plasma insulin concentration increases linearly with body condition in Icelandic horses
Mean ± SD | Minimum | Maximum | |
|---|---|---|---|
PIC (mU/l) | 2.3 ± 1.9 | 0.2 | 13.9 |
Age (years) | 5.9 ± 1.5 | 4 | 11 |
Body weight (kg) | 340 ± 40 | 290 | 416 |
Height (cm) | 141 ± 36 | 135 | 149 |
BCSa | 3.1 ± 0.8 | 2.3 | 4 |
Hay allowance (kg) | 5.6 ± 2.2 | 0 | 12 |
Concentrate allowance (kg) | 0.7 ± 0.7 | 0 | 4 |
Transport time (min) | 30 ± 27 | 0 | 180 |
Preparationb | 7.3 ± 2.0 | 2.3 | 10 |