Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM)

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Brushing Up on Tying Up in Horses

Researchers are redefining the muscular diseases long called “tying-up.” While they seem similar, the causes are different, and each requires specific management.

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What You Need to Know About Equine Stomach Acid

Hay for Horse Health

Horses with conditions such as muscle or metabolic disease might have special hay needs to stay healthy.

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imm in quarter horses; muscular disorders in athletic horses; Feeding Horses With Muscle Issues

Muscular Disorders in Athletic Horses

Certain muscular disorders, such as HYPP and PSSM, are common in horses because breeders have selected for specific traits, including enhanced muscle mass and metabolism economy.

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