Published: November 2020 | Updated: May 2024 Key Takeaways: The type and length of ulcer...
Connecting gut health and insulin resistance in horses
On a personal note, this subject is particularly important to me because I have been fortunate to have had many opportunities to care for insulin resistant horses on nutritional research...
Is alfalfa good for horses with ulcers?
Ulcers are common in performance horses, and even many non-performance horses suffer from ulcers as well (1,2). Generally, ulcers are found in the upper region of the equine stomach that...
Is Leaky Gut in Dogs and Horses a Concern?
Leaky gut, also known as ‘increased intestinal permeability’, is a newer term in the medical and veterinary world, but it can be defined as cracks or holes in the epithelial...
Is the Microbiome Related to Ulcers in Horses?
Did you know that up to 65% of performance horses and even many non-performance horses are affected by ulcers? (1,2). These can be extremely painful for the horse and can...
The Many Faces of Horse Colic: From Enteroliths to Twisted Intestines
Key Takeaways: Causes of horse abdominal pain range from intestinal twists to blockages to infections. The equine GI tract is large and complex and suspended within the abdomen from single...
Colicky Horse? Take These Steps First
Key Takeaways Walk the low-grade colicking horse Call the vet ASAP Assess the horse’s manure Withhold feed or offer small meals only Offer water and electrolytes Should You Walk a...
