Digestive/GI

In a recent study. glandular ulcers did not heal well when horses were given omeprazole, suggesting other treatment would Read more

While owners use prebiotics and probiotics to maximize a horse’s gastrointestinal tract, the benefits of postbiotics may not be Read more

Deliberately altering the horse’s diet could change the hindgut microbiome, improving fatigue resistance and cardiovascular fitness. Read more

Do you want to know more about the effects of spring grass on your horse’s gastrointestinal tract? What this webinar!  Read more

The microbiome in the gut is a major part of the body’s immune system. Anything that can improve the Read more

Choosing which way to prepare hay depends on several factors, including expense, ease of operation and, most importantly, the Read more

While horses evolved as grazers, the quality of the pasture grasses has increased dramatically in recent years, making it Read more

Beet pulp offsets the need for cereal grains and supports a healthy gastrointestinal system in horses with high energy Read more

Horses turned out on good-quality pasture usually won’t ingest poisonous plants as long as there are other choices. However, Read more

Researchers found few safety concerns with probiotic use in adult horses, but substantial concerns were noted in foals. Read more