Understanding the differences between these groups’ microbiomes and adjusting dietary and management practices accordingly could help improve domestic horse welfare.
Researchers found that feeding a certain prebiotic product prior to transport and exercise reduced dysbiosis and leaky gut syndrome.
Understanding the equine gut microbiome can help you create and support healthy microbial populations in your horse’s digestive system.
Often, a horse’s behavior problems are rooted in either pain or incomplete training. Here’s what to consider.
One researcher assessed the physiologic mechanisms of this type of colic and found they share similarities with cystic fibrosis in humans.
Learn how various components of the horse’s GI tract evolved to consume forage, and feed accordingly to prevent issues.
Recent study results suggest dietary changes can alter horses’ intestinal microbiome to their benefit.
Evaluating what your horse is eating, and making gradual changes, can promote a healthier gastrointestinal microbiome.
Discover how each region of your horse’s digestive system works in this visual guide.
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.
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.
Your horse’s diet and gut health could play a role in his immune response, though age, stress, and obesity are likely bigger factors.
The potential benefits of probiotics and how to choose the right product.
Keep the horse’s microbiome healthy by mimicking the lifestyle maintained by wild horses.
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Free-roaming Przewalski’s horses experience notable changes in their gut microbiota after annual deworming.
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