What Probiotics & Prebiotics Can Do for Your Horse
How Beneficial Bugs Support Your Horse's Digestive SystemYour horse's digestive system contains a blend of "good bugs", or beneficial bacterial, that play an important role in keeping your horse healthy. These bacteria help break down food that canno…
Antibiotics: Your horse's digestive foe?
Veterinarians and horse owners are often faced with cases that include some type of infection or risk of infection. When this happens, antibiotics undoubtedly enter the treatment regimen. Right?Not exactly. Veterinarians will take i…
6 Things You May Not Know About Sand Colic
Colic is the most common medical
ailment in the horse and, over the past 25 years there have been great strides in
both horse colic treatment and prevention. Improvements in deworming
products and schedules, equine dentistry, and management practi…
Handling Digestive Upset in Pregnant Mares
Good digestion is essential for the health and well-being of all horses; a shiny coat, fine body condition, healthy attitude
and even performance levels are directly connected to the horse's digestive
health. Digestive health is important for…
Understanding What's In Your Digestive Supplement
We hear terms like "probiotic" and "psyllium" tossed around a lot (especially when it comes to supplements), but do you actually know what they are and what they do for your horse? Before we begin defining common ingredients, check out this vid…
Camping with your horse. Are you ready?
You’ve
been saying it for years, how much you’d like to go camping…with your
horse. You spend countless hours on the
trail, your horse is as steady as they come and you’re ready to take that next step; a night alone, under the
stars, hangin…