Gut health affects many aspects of equine wellness. The most intuitive, of course, is digestion and absorption of feed. However, the gut truly plays a role in almost all facets of health and well-being. Take immunity for example. The gut is paramount to having a healthy and responsive immune system. In fact, over 70% of […]
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A Complete Guide to Equine Colic
Colic could certainly be labeled as the most common health concern in the modern horse. In a 2017 report by Pet Plan Equine, colic was reported to be the third most common insurance claim for adult horses, superseded only by arthritis and ulcers. Combine ulcers and colic into “gut health” claims, and you will without […]
How to Know the Quality of Your Hay
You walk into the barn, the horses nicker in excitement to see you and also with anticipation to get their breakfast. When prepping their feed, it is easy to determine what nutrients are found in each grain since these feeds come with a guaranteed analysis. But what about the hay? It can be difficult to […]
Does My Horse Need Extra Protein?
This is a common question in the equine industry. To answer this question, we must first understand what protein is. Protein delivers amino acids to the body, which are primarily used for development and repair of soft tissue, bone and muscle. Therefore, there are five types of horses that require additional protein in their diet: […]
