Digestive/GI

One little-known method of repopulating the hindgut with beneficial bacteria is fecal microbiota transfer (FMT). Read more

Some easy keepers seem to grow fatter and fatter despite eating very little. Could their microbiome be to blame? Read more

Despite being grouped together under the umbrella term “equine gastric ulcer syndrome,” one group of veterinary researchers recently suggested Read more

If your horse suffers a bout of colitis, what feeding strategies can you use to help repair the gastrointestinal Read more

According to the American Association of Equine Practitioners, approximately 93% of racehorses, 60% or more of performance horses, and Read more

How often should concentrates be fed for optimal health? Read more

In days long gone, bezoars, which are indigestible concretions of the gastrointestinal system, were thought to possess magical properties. Read more

Veterinarians and nutritionists often recommend diet changes to help combat equine squamous gastric disease (ESGD). To determine if dietary Read more

Could feed enzymes increase digestion in the small intestine and reduce problems in the hindgut? Read more

One recent study on equine gastric ulcer syndrome reported that horses offered beet pulp had a lower risk of Read more