Digestive/GI
April 28, 2021
Gastric Health of Horses: Effect of Devil’s Claw and Turmeric
Researchers assessed gastric health parameters of horses supplemented with a devil’s claw/turmeric supplement to learn more about their digestive
March 15, 2021
Using Omeprazole and Phenylbutazone in Horses
Researchers recently evaluated the safety and efficacy of omeprazole on phenylbutazone (bute)-induced ulcers in horses.
February 15, 2021
Equine Digestive Health: Omeprazole and the Microbiome
Negative changes to the microbiome have been shown in humans and dogs treated with omeprazole. Does the same thing
December 07, 2020
Avoid Abrupt Changes in Equine Diets
We have heard the phrase “abrupt change in diet” repeatedly from nutrition experts over the years, but what exactly
November 25, 2020
Gastric Ulcers in Horses: Grading Systems Compared
A scoring system of 0 to 4 is typically used to document ulcers, however, this might not be as
October 26, 2020
Understand and Maximize Fiber Fermentation in Horses
An improved understanding of the flow of digesta through the gastrointestinal tract will provide invaluable information for formulating equine
October 07, 2020
Incidence of Colic Among Horses After Routine Gastroscopy
When it comes to diagnosing gastric ulcers in horses, one procedure outranks all others: gastroscopy. Occasionally, however, colic occurs
September 23, 2020
Manners, Please! Slow Your Horse’s Feed Consumption
Despite being blissfully unaware of table manners, horses should consume feed at a reasonable rate, if for no other
September 09, 2020
Historical Review of Gastric Ulcers
One prominent researcher involved in crafting a cure for equine gastric ulcer disease (EGUD), veterinarian Al Merritt, shares his
September 04, 2020
Supporting the Microbiome: Potential of Prebiotics
Prebiotics fuel the microbes in the hindgut, thereby promoting the health of bacteria, fungi, and protozoa, all of which