Digestive/GI

As horse owners know, the twisty architecture and delicate microbial population of the equine gastrointestinal tract undermines its resiliency. Read more

Diagnosing gastric ulcers in horses and clearing them with omeprazole takes commitment, but the benefits of gastrointestinal well-being outweigh Read more

When horses absorb only a limited percentage of ingested nutrients, it is sometimes helpful to increase the intake level Read more

In the mid-1980s, research on digestion in Quarter Horse and Thoroughbreds over the age of 20 revealed that senior Read more

Feeding a horse recovering from impaction should not be considered until it is clear that previously ingested material is Read more

Among the risk factors for colic in horses, an abrupt change in feed or hay ranks high. If such Read more

Whenever possible, equine diets should be based on high-quality forage, with grain included only as necessary to provide additional Read more

Except for old age, colic is responsible for more deaths in horses every year than any other condition. Colic Read more

Weight loss is another frequent problem among senior horses. Some possible factors that contribute to weight loss are poor dental Read more

Australian researchers investigated the type and amount of cereal grains fed to Thoroughbred horses in race training and the impact of Read more