Horse Hindgut Fermentation Horses are hindgut fermenters. But so are rhinos, rabbits, some rodents, and lovable-looking koalas. What does that mean, exactly? What is horse hindgut fermentation? Well, if you’ve been in many horse barns, it might mean that the fecal matter you clean up comes packaged in nice little balls. However, when we are […]
Category: Digestive Health
Horse Hindgut Ulcers: Symptoms, Treatments & Prevention
Horse Hindgut Ulcers “Taking care of a horse is not just a duty; it’s a heartfelt responsibility.” This unknown quote quite handily sums up the majority of horse owners and equine enthusiasts. Horse owners are a special lot of people who take tremendous care of their four-legged friends because they rely on them to take […]
Be Proactive in Preventing Gastric Ulcers in Horses
Gastric Ulcers in Horses When Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” people hadn’t even discovered gastric ulcers in horses. However, many horse owners now hear the term gastric ulcers more than we want to. Gastric ulcers are caused by the erosion of the stomach lining due to prolonged […]
Symptoms of Gastric Ulcers in Horses
“Nausea, heartburn, diarrhea. . .” The classic jingle for an antacid reminds us that stomach discomfort is never enjoyable. Imagine what it is like for a horse that cannot tell us when their stomach is upset. When your horse’s stomach is free of disease and discomfort, it has achieved gastric health, and that is the […]
