The stress response is an ongoing problem in almost every horse, which can impact their mental and overall health. It can also dramatically predispose them to the development of injuries and the recovery of damaged tissues. Realizing that the stress response is a key player in […]
Stress. It’s a part of life and ever more present in our human lives in the past couple of decades. Is it a part of our equine companion’s lives? Absolutely. On more levels than you care to know or realize. The stress response in the horse
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For decades we as veterinarians and horse owners have struggled with many equine health conditions and even soundness. It seems like in the past 20 years, we have made no further progress in the management of laminitis, metabolic concerns, sore feet, tendon injuries, allergies, EIPH, anhidrosis,
Equine Fecal Cultures, the Microbiome, and Cur-OST EQ Tri-GUT Read More »
Your horse refuses to eat a supplement or even a feed. You’ve put in a lot of effort to help them with their health or a medical condition, and yet, they walk away from their dinner! Not an uncommon problem, but certainly a frustrating one for
The equine digestive microbiome has become an area of interest in recent research, attempting to determine if connections exist with other health and lameness concerns. In human research, a large amount of data has been produced regarding the health of the digestive microbiome and implications on
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Horses are not much different from you or I, regarding their health and soundness. They are just as predisposed to harm when it comes to an improper diet and stress, which can dramatically impact health one way or the other, as it does in people. When
Equine Health; Conventional Versus Non-Conventional Medicine Read More »
Laminitis doesn’t have to be frustrating in most cases. Better outcomes can be readily achieved through an understanding of the process at hand, and through utilization of other therapies outside of the traditional ‘normal’. In part one of this article, we discussed considerations or factors involved
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Laminitis in the horse can be a devastating condition, often instigated by a variety of circumstances or conditions. In many cases, there is no rhyme or reason to why the condition develops, or so it seems, and despite current therapies, problems persist from year to year.
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The microbiome in the horse’s digestive tract is a living entity of itself, almost like a separate organ system within the body. In states of health, the balance between species of bacteria, protozoa, and yeast is in harmony, while in states of disease, the opposite is
Incredible Findings in Equine Gut Health and Soundness Research Read More »
As the saying goes, “no hoof, no horse.” The horse’s hoof is a vital component to soundness. Poor health and nutrition are often reflective in that hoof health. In many cases, the horse’s hoof is compromised in one form or another, leading and contributing to soundness
