Digestive/GI

August 08, 2017
Is Nutrient Digestibility Affected by Antibiotic Use in Horses?
This experiment was designed to test whether chronic administration of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim affects digestibility in mature horses. Chronic

August 07, 2017
Understanding Different Types of Horse Digestive Supplements
Probiotics and hindgut buffers are two of the most common ways to both prevent microbiota shift during times of

August 01, 2017
Grinding or Cracking Corn: Does It Affect Digestibility by Horses?
This study was conducted to evaluate how cracking, grinding, or steam processing affects starch digestibility of corn, using glycemic

July 27, 2017
Can Kefir Keep Horses’ Hindguts Healthy?
The apparent positive effect of kefir, however, must be validated in live horses prior to its widespread endorsement.

July 21, 2017
Nutrient Digestibility in Horses: Does It Change with Age?
The population of horses over the age of 20 has increased in recent history, thanks to better healthcare and increased scientific

July 18, 2017
Poor Appetite: Look Closer at Your Horse’s Digestive Tract
Horses lose their appetite for a variety of reasons. One lesser-known cause is gastrointestinal discomfort emanating from gastric ulcers

July 11, 2017
Researchers Investigate Curcumin for Diarrheic Horses
An alteration in the delicate balance of the equine intestinal microbiome, a condition called dysbiosis, often leads to diarrhea. With the

July 11, 2017
Stress of Weaning Impacts Digestive Health of Foals
Had a stressful day? As taxing as it was, your anxiety was probably nothing compared to the stress foals

June 26, 2017
Research Update: Diarrhea in Young Foals
Based on those results, the researchers suggested “preventative and therapeutic measures for diarrhea should focus on maintaining bacterial microbiota

June 13, 2017
Exploring Aloe Vera for Equine Gastric Ulcers
The inner leaf gel of the aloe vera plant has been reported to be effective in the prevention and