Digestive/GI

Gross stomach distention can be caused by several factors. The most common are overconsumption of water or grain; parasite Read more

The transition back to normal body weight is gradual. Slow refeeding minimizes the chances of adverse gastrointestinal effects and Read more

Obstruction of the esophagus, commonly known as choke, is a life-threatening condition for horses and a panic-inducing event for Read more

A horse thrives on routine, and nowhere is this more true than in feed management. Suppose, however, that unexpected Read more

Horses grazing sparse vegetation on sandy soil tend to ingest varying amounts of sand. This sand may accumulate in Read more

Certain situations trigger the pH of the hindgut to drop sharply. The two most common causes are the overconsumption Read more

Feeding lawn clippings will dramatically upset the balance of microbes in the hindgut, potentially leading to colic or laminitis, Read more

Horses have evolved over millions of years as grazers, with specialized digestive tracts adapted to digest and utilize diets Read more

Twenty-four of 30 foals (80%) developed diarrhea at seven to ten days of age. Read more

Problems related to the small intestine and large intestine are well understood and routinely treated. What may be surprising Read more