Digestive/GI

This experiment was designed to test whether chronic administration of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim affects digestibility in mature horses. Chronic Read more

Probiotics and hindgut buffers are two of the most common ways to both prevent microbiota shift during times of Read more

This study was conducted to evaluate how cracking, grinding, or steam processing affects starch digestibility of corn, using glycemic Read more

The apparent positive effect of kefir, however, must be validated in live horses prior to its widespread endorsement. Read more

The population of horses over the age of 20 has increased in recent history, thanks to better healthcare and increased scientific Read more

Horses lose their appetite for a variety of reasons. One lesser-known cause is gastrointestinal discomfort emanating from gastric ulcers Read more

An alteration in the delicate balance of the equine intestinal microbiome, a condition called dysbiosis, often leads to diarrhea. With the Read more

Had a stressful day? As taxing as it was, your anxiety was probably nothing compared to the stress foals Read more

Based on those results, the researchers suggested “preventative and therapeutic measures for diarrhea should focus on maintaining bacterial microbiota Read more

The inner leaf gel of the aloe vera plant has been reported to be effective in the prevention and Read more