Why does my horse need probiotics? Are equine probiotics really necessary? Probiotics are widely used in humans to promote 'good' gut bacteria and in turn boosting good health. A fairly new concept in the horse world but equine probiotics are designed to work in the same way. Your horse needs a probiotic to compensate for the effects of stress, dietary changes on the horse's ... Continue Reading »
Equine Digestive System
The Best Diet for Ulcer Prone Horses
The best diet for ulcer prone horses consists of low starch & high fibre. Many companies market pre-packaged feed as 'ulcer-friendly'. It always pays to look at the nutrition label. Or even better make up your own feed from quality ingredients. Feeds to Include Fibre sources such as hay, haylage and grass are vital for a healthy digestive system and should form the ... Continue Reading »
Using sucralfate as an ulcer preventative for horses
Stress, travel, competition, medication and changes in feeding are all known to be triggers for horses to get ulcers. Unfortunately, these situations are often outside our control and a horse prone to ulcers may be at a higher risk of developing or flaring existing ulcers. But there's good news! An organised horse person can preempt these situations and treat with sucralfate ... Continue Reading »
Suddenly my horse wont eat! 4 reasons a horse stops eating
Most all of us also know that there is a serious issue when old Bessy turns her nose up at dinner time…she normally cleans her plate. There are many reasons why your horse wont eat. Some are serious emergencies and others are not. Let's talk about a few reasons why a horse wont eat. #1 - Colic its more than a stomach ache Colic. Just the mention of it makes a horse owners blood ... Continue Reading »
AbActive: When Does your Horse Need Equine Probiotics?
When does your horse need Equine Probiotics? Horse probiotics help maintain the healthy state of a horse's gut. Probiotics are live bacteria that are beneficial to the digestive system. Equine probiotics help restore natural intestinal flora.Therefore leading to more rapid recovery and better nutrient absorption. The beneficial microbes A pouch connected to the horse’s large ... Continue Reading »
