Digestive/GI

A recent study has suggested that a long-acting, intramuscular formulation of omeprazole (LA-OMEP) may suppress gastric acid for up Read more

Considering medication restrictions and adoption of “clean sport” philosophies, increased attention has been directed towards the nutritional management of Read more

Prevention of gastrointestinal disorders through proper nutrition and supplementation is always the best remedy. Read more

Both omeprazole and esomeprazole belong to the same class of compounds, called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). These drugs block Read more

When grown, cured, and baled with care, alfalfa (lucerne) hay proves appropriate for many classes of horses. Because of Read more

There are two main ways to describe digestibility in horses; apparent digestibility and true digestibility. Apparent digestibility is an Read more

Age negatively impacts multiple body systems, especially the gastrointestinal tract. Older horses undergo changes to this long, convoluted organ Read more

Vaccination plays a key role in protecting horses against important contagious and mosquito-borne diseases such as equine herpesvirus, West Nile virus, Eastern Read more

Does science support the use of prebiotics and probiotics in horses? Read more

Horses and humans have a lot in common, including a propensity for developing metabolic syndrome. Recent research in humans suggests Read more