Right Dorsal Colitis in Horses: Similar to Cystic Fibrosis?
One researcher assessed the physiologic mechanisms of this type of colic and found they share similarities with cystic fibrosis in humans.
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.
Top articles about how to prevent and solve problems through management and diet. Sponsored by Freedom Health.
Free-roaming Przewalski’s horses experience notable changes in their gut microbiota after annual deworming.
A veterinarian addresses whether oral aloe vera could help horses with gastric ulcers and offers evidence-based alternatives.
For any horse with appetite, appearance, or attitude issues, start by addressing the microbiome.
4 key factors contribute to a leaky gut: diet, environment, performance, and medications.
What’s the best way to help soothe a horse’s stomach while he’s getting bute or other NSAIDs? Dr. Alicia Long of the University of Pennsylvania offers advice.
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