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How does our horse’s gut health influence their behaviour, immune function and overall health?
Our horse’s gastrointestinal (GI) system, or ‘gut,’ communicates with their brain through multiple channels. One of these pathways...
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Stallion fertility….what may be happening when sperm motility, morphology and count are good, yet fertility rates are low…
Few issues are more frustrating for a stud than a stallion with unexplained subfertility. The financial implications, management...
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Magnesium for horses: Is it helpful? And what do I need to know?
Learn the benefits and risks of magnesium for horses, including calming effects, gut health impacts, and correct supplementation...
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Equine asthma in horses: the risks of clenbuterol and long-term medication use
Learn about equine asthma in horses, common treatments, and the hidden side effects of clenbuterol. Discover a better...
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What can herbal medicine do (and what can’t herbs do?)…
When used appropriately, herbal medicine can be a powerful support tool for our horses’ health. In my work...
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The influence of a mare’s microbiome
By guest author Dr Marcus J Head It seems almost impossible to read news reports and social media...
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Broodmare Body Condition & Developmental Orthopaedic Disease (DOD) Risk in Foals, Weanlings and Yearlings
Most breeders focus on broodmare nutrition in late pregnancy or once the foal is at foot. However, how...
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Joint injections and laminitis…what is the risk?
Intra-articular (joint) injections are frequently used in horses and ponies with the aim of managing pain and inflammation,...
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