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Digestive/GI
March 28, 2012
Gastrointestinal Tract Basics: The Horse’s Foregut
The foregut of the horse includes the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.
March 22, 2012
Feeding Recommendations for a Healthy Equine Digestive Tract
Good-quality hay and pasture allow the horse to get optimal nutrition with less indigestible fill.
February 17, 2012
Function and Health of the Horse’s Small Intestine
When food passes from the stomach, the small intestine receives a continuous flow of pancreatic juices used to break
February 14, 2012
Feed Digestibility Improved by Dental Correction
A recent study was designed to find out whether horses digested their feed and hay better after correction of
February 09, 2012
Maintaining a Healthy Equine Digestive Tract: Stomach
Because of the limited capacity of the stomach, it is recommended not to offer more than 5 lb (2.25
February 07, 2012
Function and Health of the Horse’s Cecum and Large Intestine
The horse’s digestive system is made up of several organs, each of which provides an important function in digesting
January 30, 2012
Maintaining a Healthy Equine Digestive Tract: Mouth and Esophagus
Many of man’s management practices have taken the horse far from the way he evolved. Therefore, a good understanding
January 03, 2012
Balancing the Microbes in the Horse’s Digestive Tract
A delicate balance exists among the different types of microbes that reside in the gastrointestinal tract.
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Importance of Dietary Protein in Horses
Protein is important for rebuilding damaged and growing tissues, transporting nutrients in the blood, making blood-clotting factors, and a
November 29, 2011
Slower Feeding is Safer Feeding
There are a number of devices designed to decrease speed and amount of hay consumption.
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