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Cowgirl on horseback practicing barrel racing in corral
October 24, 2019

Fermented Yeast Supplement May Help Exercise Recovery

Recently, veterinary researchers looked toward a fermented yeast product, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, as a potential adjunct to exercise recovery. Read more
Horses eating from trough
October 21, 2019

Potential Cause of Bowel Disease in Horses Found

Despite being a well-recognized disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) continues to pose diagnostic and treatment dilemmas. Read more
Two grey ponies at a horse show, one thin and one slightly overweight.
October 18, 2019

Equine Intestinal Microbiome: Contrasts in Easy and Hard Keepers

Why are some horses easy keepers, while others are hard keepers? Could the key that unlocks this mystery lie Read more
Close-up of a horse's muzzle eating grain from a bucket
October 14, 2019

Genetically Speaking: Behavior and Nutrition Linked in Horses

Fact or folklore? Horses sometimes experience a “sugar rush” after consuming certain feeds, resulting in high-strung behavior. Read more
Horses in barn
October 09, 2019

Gastric Ulcers in Horses: Facts and Fallacies

What do horse owners know, and perhaps more importantly, don’t know about gastric ulcers in horses? Read more
Horse eating grain
October 04, 2019

Stress Behavior, Diet, and Equine Hindgut Health

Recent research indicates the intestinal microbiome communicates with the central nervous system, giving the microbiome the ability to alter Read more
Horse and rider standing in arena
October 02, 2019

Antioxidant Use in Equine Athletes with Muscle Fatigue, Damage

Even the finest equine athletes tire eventually and face muscle damage and antioxidant enzyme abnormalities. Read more
Woman feeding a horse in a stall
September 30, 2019

Flavor Preferences of Horses: Surprising Insight

Which flavors do horses like best? The answer may surprise you! Read more
Horse grazing
September 25, 2019

Watching Broodmare Weight in Late Pregnancy

What’s wrong with letting a broodmare gain a little extra weight during the last few months of gestation? A Read more
Horse eating hay in paddock
September 20, 2019

Gastrointestinal Care of Horses: Choose Supplements Wisely

Methods of supporting horses intestinal microbiomes are of great interest in optimizing immunity and maximizing feed digestibility. Read more
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