Published: October 2020 | Updated: December 2023 **Warning**: The nature of this article is pretty...
Salmonella in Horses (and Dogs)
Published: October 2020 | Updated: December 2023 **Warning**: The nature of this article is pretty nasty. Proceed with caution (and not before you eat a meal!). You’ve probably heard about...
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...
Should You Be Worried About Blister Beetles in Hay?
Did you know that a small bug, just 4 to 6 grams in size, can be potentially deadly to your ~1000-pound horse? (1). This insect, known as the Blister Beetle,...
Bran Mash for Horses: Friend or Foe?
I can remember as a kid making a large batch of bran mash filled with carrots and apples for the horses during the barn Christmas party so they could celebrate...
Choke in Horses: What, Why, How
When you hear the word “choke” you may immediately think of the inability to breathe, like when a human is choking. However, in horses, choke is a blockage of the...
