Can I Feed My Ulcer-Prone Horse Sweet Feed?
Janice L. Holland, PhD
July 1, 2024
Do certain concentrates increase gastric ulcer risk? A nutritionist answers this commonly asked question.
Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
Do certain concentrates increase gastric ulcer risk? A nutritionist answers this commonly asked question.
Does your horse struggle with gastric ulcers? Learn how to identify this painful condition and how veterinarians might diagnose and treat it. Sponsored by SmartPak.
Researchers believe adding alfalfa pellets to your horse’s diet might help manage and prevent ulcers in the lower region of the stomach.
Biosecurity measures remain a critical component to combating ‘strep throat for horses.’ Learn more in this article from The Horse‘s Spring 2024 issue.
Sand accumulation in the horse’s gut can lead to obstructions, irritation, and signs of colic, weight loss, and diarrhea.
Do you know what to do–and just as importantly, what not to do–if your horse displays vague, mild, or serious signs of what might be colic? Your answer could save your horse’s life. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
Glandular ulcers involve different risk factors and treatments than squamous ulcers. To help, address an affected horse’s exercise frequency, stress, and environment.
Researchers examined the relationship between gastric ulcers and the microbiome in the lower portion of the horse’s stomach.
An equine dermatology expert highlights the importance of a multipronged approach to managing equine allergies.
Learn about the distinctions between squamous and glandular disease and how to help your horse avoid painful gastric ulcers.
An equine veterinary podiatrist says ice might help address this horse’s foot pain but won’t solve the main problem.
Rotaviral diarrhea is a life-threatening disease that usually affects foals younger than 6 months.
Dr. Susan White describes common equine skin problems that might occur in wet or humid weather and how you can manage them.
Research shows slight shifts in the horse’s intestinal microbiome can have far-reaching effects.
An equine dermatology expert describes what causes rain rot in horses and how you can prevent and manage it in horses on full-time turnout.
Getting back to basics and simplifying meals might be the key to keeping the horse’s hindgut healthy and functioning properly.
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