There has always been a common myth that when the weather changes, the instances of colic in the barn increase. But is this true? Can a simple change in temperature, barometric pressure or location affect your horse’s health? A recent study says it may. The study, conducted at the University of Pennsylvania in 2017, stated there […]
Category: Digestive Health
The Importance of Nutrient Absorption for Weight Gain in Horses
You know how important your horse’s nutrition is for his development, health and performance. Without those proper nutrients, your horse will be at a disadvantage and ultimately not be able to perform to its full potential. So, you feed a quality diet packed with all the right things… but your horse is still not gaining weight! […]
The Triple Threat Behind Vitalize Alimend
Gastric health is all the rage in the world of equine nutrition today. Why is everyone so obsessed with this niche segment? Because nearly 90% of all performance horses suffer from gastric ulcers. When good management practices just don’t work, you need a gastric health supplement to keep your horse’s stomach healthy and protected. Most gastric […]
Amaferm: What it is and Why Your Horse Needs it
You probably have heard of probiotics before, but did you know there is another class of gut health promoters called prebiotics? While probiotics add living microbes into the gut, prebiotics work as fuel for the microbes that are already inside the gut. Amaferm® is BioZyme®’s proprietary prebiotic, manufactured from the precise fermentation of an organism […]
