Something occurs almost daily that can shift the microbial population in the gut of a horse causing it to become unhealthy, thereby increasing the number of “bad” microbes and reducing the number of “good” ones. The vet comes to vaccinate, the farrier digs out an abscess, a new load of hay arrives, a horse gets […]
Category: Digestive Health
Colic Awareness: Preventing Colic Part 5
We have made it to the last week of August! While summer is still lingering, Fall is right around the corner, which means changes in the weather and higher occurrences of colic. So, pay attention to this last segment of colic prevention! Dietary support supplement. It is estimated that nearly 10% of all horses will […]
Benefits of Loose Mineral Feeding
While feeding loose mineral has been a long-time practice for cattle producers, it has become beneficial for many horse farms too. Loose mineral is convenient to use and easy for horses to consume. Most importantly, it helps your four-legged friends avoid these common, detrimental issues. 1) Mineral Imbalances Depending on what you feed your horse, […]
Colic Awareness: Preventing Colic Part 4
So far during this month of August, we have discussed how forage, consistency, and turnout can help prevent your horse from incidences of colic. Today’s colic tip is one we may take for granted! Hydration Station Like all athletes, it is important to keep our equine friends hydrated at all times. Horses require 8-10 gallons of […]
