Why Should We Feed Horses Forage First?
Alexandra Beckstett
November 28, 2022
Learn how various components of the horse’s GI tract evolved to consume forage, and feed accordingly to prevent issues.
Learn how various components of the horse’s GI tract evolved to consume forage, and feed accordingly to prevent issues.
Learn about serum amyloid A and how veterinarians can use it for early identification of inflammation in horses.
A wide range of conditions can cause poor performance, but many cases circle back to lameness with a behavioral component.
Follow the steps in this visual guide to help your horse breathe easier.
Learn about recent research on the causes of EIPH, how it affects horses and their performance, and furosemide use in equine athletes.
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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.
This inflammation of the lungs most commonly affects foals, but that doesn’t mean your mature horse isn’t at risk.
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Researchers are redefining the muscular diseases long called “tying-up.” While they seem similar, the causes are different, and each requires specific management.
Your horse’s diet and gut health could play a role in his immune response, though age, stress, and obesity are likely bigger factors.
Veterinary authorities recommend these vaccines for all horses, every year.
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