The moment your foal takes its first breath of air, you are less likely to be concerned of the happenings inside his GI tract. But there are several GI problems which may occur and some of them can even be life-threatening. Therefore, it is important to watch out for any clinical signs that point to GI problems. A foal’s digestive system is susceptible to various problems ... Continue Reading »
Equine Digestive System
Managing Gastric Ulcers in Older Horses
Managing gastric ulcers in older horses is relatively straight forward. As with horses of any age - the key is to understand the causes, treat accordingly and make the appropriate lifestyle changes. The most common cause of gastric ulcers in senior horses are: Bacterial imbalance Difficulty consuming adequate forage Lifestyle stressors Causes of gastric ulcers ... Continue Reading »
Why and When Do You Give a Horse Probiotics?
Why give Equine Probiotics? Probiotics are incorporated to a horse’s feed for many reasons - one important reason is to promote normal digestive function and make the entire horses system more efficient. Good bacteria are normally present in the horse’s gut but horse probiotics should be given regularly to improve the population of the beneficial ... Continue Reading »
