Few issues are more frustrating for a stud than a stallion with unexplained subfertility. The financial implications, management pressure, reputational impact, and disruption of an...
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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 for metabolic, behavioural and performance support. Magnesium...
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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 approach to respiratory health. Equine asthma is...
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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 as an equine naturopath, clinical nutritionist &...
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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 posts these days without coming across someone...
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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 you feed and manage your broodmare year-round...
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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, particularly in conditions such as osteoarthritis. One...
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The risks associated with automatic watering systems
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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