Understanding: Sand Colic
There are many causes of colic of which sand is just one. It occurs when ingested sand accumulates in the large intestine. It can caaltered droppings - sometimes loose, other times small and hard.
Microbes in your horse's gut
These are the vital part in the breakdown of forage into nutrition in the horse. There are trillions of them! And the greater the variety, the better. Forages support good gut microbes but preservatives, antibiotics, starchy, highly processed and
Can stress cause ulcers in horses?
With better diagnostic tools and techniques, ulcers are being more widely diagnosed. There are basically three types of stomach ulcers and horses can also get hind gut ulcers which are much harder to diagnose as they are out of reach of any endoscope.
What causes gastric ulcers in horses?
What are the different types of gastric ulcers in horses and how do we treat them?
Why are Ulcers a common problem in horses?
Ulcers in horses can be triggered, or exacerbated by, stress, travelling, long periods without food, insufficient forage, cereals and straw, for instance.
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