The Role of Postbiotics in Equine Gastrointestinal Health
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
April 30, 2026
Find out how postbiotics influence horse health and which horses might benefit from supplementation.
Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
Find out how postbiotics influence horse health and which horses might benefit from supplementation.
‘Low-starch’ horse feeds do not have a standard definition. Nutritionists recommend testing forage and calculating total diet NSCs to manage sugars and starches safely.
Note how supplements are regulated, what your horse actually needs, and the cost per active ingredient before buying a supplement.
Learn about the differences between squamous and glandular disease and why you should tailor management tactics to the specific condition.
Is your horse’s diet and microbiome to blame for bad behavior? In this article we’ll break down the research.
Learn about the role of vitamin E in maintaining neuromuscular health in horses. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
Here’s why equine metabolic syndrome can affect horses with a healthy body condition and how you can monitor and manage these animals.
Dr. Nicole Rambo describes common feeding mistakes she sees people make and how to fix them. Sponsored by Tribute Equine Nutrition.
Learn what, when, and how to feed horses with metabolic issues such as EMS, ID, and PPID.
Understanding the equine gut microbiome can help you create and support healthy microbial populations in your horse’s digestive system.
An equine nutritionist explains her approach for a group of horses needing a low-sugar diet that still spend time on pasture.
Find out why some horses might not fully recover from gastric ulcers and how veterinarians manage these cases. Sponsored by Kelato.
Here’s how to feed your horse smarter to improve his performance and overall health.
Many horses fall short on key nutrients despite adequate feeding. These gaps can affect hoof quality, recovery, and overall health.
Study: Essential oil blend might help metabolic horses manage insulin.
Researchers have shown feeding horses alfalfa prior to riding can help buffer stomach acid and offers relief for ulcer-prone horses. But is hay or a pellet better?
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