Digestive/GI
November 02, 2011
Recent Colic Research Update
Using ultrasound measurements of intestinal motility, researchers compared horses at pasture with stabled horses that were on a forage-based
October 05, 2011
Digestibility in Aged Horses
Little research has been performed to determine the differences in nutrient digestibility in aged horses as compared to adult
October 03, 2011
Unusual Jaw Conformation in Horses
The most common jaw deformity is parrot mouth, in which the maxilla (upper jaw) extends beyond the mandible (lower
July 22, 2011
General Rules of Equine Nutritional Management
Although equine nutritionists have advanced the science of feeding horses, appropriately nourishing your horse is not meant to be
May 10, 2011
Gastrointestinal Tract Health for Top Performance in Horses
A thorough understanding of the equine gastrointestinal tract will enhance your knowledge of digestion and will help you get
April 25, 2011
Feeding Horses with Gastrointestinal Disorders
Difficult or painful swallowing can reduce feed intake in horses. Some causes of swallowing difficulty include obstruction from abscesses
March 24, 2011
Fiber: An Important Component in Equine Nutrition
The horse’s digestive tract is designed to handle lots of fiber and thrives best if it has a variety
March 23, 2011
Feeding a Horse Recovering from Colic
How to feed a horse after it has colicked depends largely on where the colic occurred—in the small or
January 27, 2010
Colic Caused by Stomach Distention is a Life-Threatening Condition
Gross stomach distention can be caused by several factors. The most common are overconsumption of water or grain; parasite
January 24, 2010
Feeding Starved or Malnourished Horses
The transition back to normal body weight is gradual. Slow refeeding minimizes the chances of adverse gastrointestinal effects and