Whether you’re experiencing summer and hot weather or winter and enduring the cold, hydration remains key to the health of our horses and ponies. Automatic...
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One of the most commonly overlooked factors which can contribute to gastric ulcers
It’s well known that what and how we feed our horses can significantly influence their likelihood of developing gastric ulcers. It is also appreciated that...
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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 involves their immune system, which is aided...
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Carrots: Are they a suitable treat for horses and ponies?
Most of us love to give our horses and ponies treats, whether as a reward or simply as a way to interact with them. However,...
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Foal Delivery Method: A Key to Gut and Immune Development
The way a foal enters the world can have a lasting impact on its gut health, immune function, and even its risk for developing inflammatory...
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Relocating/travelling mares prior to foaling
How does travelling/relocating a broodmare prior to foaling influence a foal’s immune system? In the lead up to and during breeding season, many pregnant mares...
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Mare behavioural issues and pregnancy loss: is altrenogest really the answer?
From spring through to autumn (fall) mare behavioural and reproductive issues often come to the fore. Mares and fillies who exhibit overtly hormonal behaviour can...
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How many bacteria are in a horse’s digestive tract?
A horse is able to host up to 10¹⁵ bacterial cells within their digestive tract! The majority of these bacteria reside in the colon, particularly...
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Horses, Ponies and Pain
Pain can be one of the most heartbreaking things to watch our horse or pony experience, particularly when we can’t accurately identify the source of...
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The importance of trace minerals in late pregnancy
During late pregnancy, a mare’s nutritional requirements increase to meet the demands of her rapidly growing foetus. When feeding heavily pregnant mares, many focus primarily...
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