Pinpointing Poor Performance in Horses
Lucile Vigouroux
September 10, 2024
Veterinarians describe 9 common causes of poor performance in horses and what it takes to get a diagnosis.
Veterinarians describe 9 common causes of poor performance in horses and what it takes to get a diagnosis.
An owner asks for help feeding her mare who needs to gain weight but is proving to be a picky eater. An equine nutritionist shares some advice.
Get advice on encouraging a hard-keeper to eat more. The first step? Rule out health problems.
Horses can consume hay pellets or cubes rapidly. How can we slow them down to increase their time spent chewing?
Find out how proper nutrition, including high-quality protein, could help improve muscling over your horse’s back.
A magnesium oxide blend decreased squamous ulcer scores in French Trotter horses in training, suggesting its potential as a buffering option.
Discover key signs that could indicate 2 types of gastric ulcers in your horse so you can take proactive steps to ensure his peak health.
What can you do to protect your horse’s sensitive stomach against gastric disease?
Researchers found horses with gastric ulcers are under greater oxidative stress and concluded the animals might benefit from additional antioxidant therapy.
Dr. Frank Andrews describes how you can reduce your horse’s risk of hindgut ulcers while helping him safely lose weight.
Providing forage before an early morning ride can help reduce your horse’s risk of developing ulcers.
Select an equine gastric support supplement containing active ingredients backed by peer-reviewed research.
When fed correctly, alfalfa might help prevent gastric ulcer development.
Find out whether a horse diagnosed with ulcers should be on a special diet.
The stress of surgery and the management changes that follow can cause gastric ulcers in horses. An equine nutritionist describes possible solutions.
Learn about feeding your new horse during transport, quarantine, and the first few weeks at his new home.
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