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Pain, Behavioral, or Both?
by Erica Larson | Dec 31, 2022
Often, a horse’s behavior problems are rooted in either pain or incomplete training. Here’s what to consider.
Read MoreRight Dorsal Colitis in Horses: Similar to Cystic Fibrosis?
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Dec 27, 2022
One researcher assessed the physiologic mechanisms of this type of colic and found they share similarities with cystic fibrosis in humans.
Read MoreWhy Should We Feed Horses Forage First?
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Nov 28, 2022
Learn how various components of the horse’s GI tract evolved to consume forage, and feed accordingly to prevent issues.
Read MoreManipulating the Equine Microbiome
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Sep 30, 2022
Recent study results suggest dietary changes can alter horses’ intestinal microbiome to their benefit.
Read MoreYoung Horse Digestive Health
by Shannon Pratt-Phillips, MSc, PhD | Sep 28, 2022
Understanding how your growing foal’s digestive system works can help you recognize and avoid potential problems.
Read MoreFocus on Diet for a Healthy Equine Microbiome
by Shoshana Rudski | Sep 22, 2022
Evaluating what your horse is eating, and making gradual changes, can promote a healthier gastrointestinal microbiome.
Read MoreHow Does the Equine GI Tract Work?
by The Horse Staff | Sep 21, 2022
Discover how each region of your horse’s digestive system works in this visual guide.
Read MoreCan I Feed My Horse an Acid-Buffering Supplement Long-Term?
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Sep 19, 2022
Born to forage all day, horses constantly secrete stomach acid. Acid-buffers can help meal-fed horses, but will they create future problems? Find out from our equine nutrition expert.
Read MoreIncreasing Chew Time for Hay Cubes and Pellets
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Sep 18, 2022
Horses can consume hay pellets or cubes rapidly. How can we slow them down to increase their time spent chewing?
Read MoreThe Equine Microbiota by Body System
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Sep 17, 2022
Discover what researchers are learning about the microbiota’s role in the horse’s digestive system, respiratory tract, skin, and more in this article excerpt from the August 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreEquine Digestive Dilemmas
by Lucile Vigouroux | Sep 15, 2022
Equine digestion is full of twists and turns, and a lot can go wrong during the process. Learn how colic, diarrhea, ulcers, and other ailments can affect your horse’s GI tract and what steps to take to optimize his digestive health.
Read MoreDoes Your Horse Need Probiotics?
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Sep 2, 2022
By supplementing horses with the same kind of beneficial microorganisms that colonize their guts, probiotics might help reestablish healthy balances in the gut microbiome without causing harm.
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