Madeline Boast explains why you might need to provide supplements for horses on a forage-only diet to maintain a healthy equine gut microbiome.
Dr. Robert Jacobs describes the potential effects of long-term NSAID use on the horse’s gut microbiome.
Dr. Robert Jacobs explains how variations in the equine gut microbiome might affect horse behavior.
Equine nutritionist Madeline Boast describes what the horse’s gut microbiome is and how owners can assess its state.
Discover what researchers are learning about the microbiota’s role in the horse’s digestive system, respiratory tract, skin, and more.
Learn how to support your horse’s gut microbiome in this episode of Ask TheHorse Live. Sponsored by Purina.
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.
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.
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