After years of speculating that colic occurs more frequently in horses that crib, researchers have finally provided consistent data confirming this association.
Taking these steps might help protect your mare and her foal.
Decipher fact vs. fiction when it comes to the complicated world of feeding horses.
An equine nutritionist breaks down what’s in a grain-free feed and how you might increase calories for a performance horse consuming a grain-free diet.
Horses on antibiotics might experience feeding, housing, and management changes as well as increased stress, which are associated with gastric ulcer development.
New research might lead to a vaccine for this highly contagious disease.
Newly identified liver viruses in horses might be more common than we realize.
Understanding how your growing foal’s digestive system works can help you recognize and avoid potential problems.
Knowing the causes of colic in horses, treatment options, and why referral might be necessary can give your horse a better outcome in a colic emergency.
Researchers have developed a new recommendation for horses being treated with the drug for a period of eight weeks.
Learn to navigate the murky waters of diagnostic testing for this zoonotic disease.
If you’re making changes to a horse’s diet, do it slowly. Learn why this applies to not only concentrate feeds but also forage.
Horses living in areas with sandy soil are at a greater risk of sand colic and impactions. An equine nutritionist offers advice on mitigating this risk.
Chronic diarrhea can be very frustrating for horse owners and veterinarians to treat. An equine nutritionist offers advice for handling these challenging cases.
Exercise significantly affects risk of gastric ulcer development in horses, particularly in the glandular region, which underscores the need for management precautions.
Understanding the differences between these groups’ microbiomes and adjusting dietary and management practices accordingly could help improve domestic horse welfare.
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