
Feeding Horses on Stall Rest
Take steps to manage your horse’s weight and behavior while he’s cooped up.
Take steps to manage your horse’s weight and behavior while he’s cooped up.
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Colic incidence is relatively low, affecting only about 3% of the Kenyan equine population each year. But researchers say that figure doesn’t include many cases not reported to vets and treated with home remedies.
Special maintenance and nutrition can help your horse get back to (and stay in) good health after a colic episode.
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Our nutritionist explains how horses break down dietary fat despite not having a gallbladder for bile storage.
Both medical and surgical management resulted in more than 94% of treated horses surviving to discharge from one hospital, researchers found.
Of the 323 respondents, only 81 (25%) have had a gastroscopy performed on their horse to check for ulcers.
A “GIP” antagonist could provide an alternative way to combat metabolic disease in equids, researchers found.
Both anti-inflammatory drugs reduced fecal microbial diversity, which could negatively impact horse health.
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