Horse Health

The Impact of Summer Rainfall on Horse Digestion: Understanding the Risks and Changes

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The United Kingdom’s recent weather patterns, characterised by substantial rainfall followed by abundant sunshine, have led to a surge in grass growth. This rapid growth, while seemingly beneficial, has had unexpected consequences on the equine population, causing bloating and, in extreme cases, colic in horses. This article aims to shed light on the risks and changes to a horse’s digestion related to this accelerated grass growth.

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Unlocking Optimal Horse Digestion: EquiNectar and the Power of Enzymes

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Healthy digestion is critical for a horse’s wellbeing. This blog aims to introduce you to EquiNectar and shed light on the specific roles of its key enzymes – amylase, fructanase, cellulase, xylanase, phytase, protease, and lipase. By understanding the benefits of each enzyme, you can make informed decisions for your horse’s digestive health.

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EquiNectar Review – Helping to restore wellness to a colic prone horse

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We are delighted to share a lovely story from our customer, Diane Marshall: “I have a 10 year old ISH 17hh gelding Nelson who I bought as a rising 5 year old. For 3.5 years we had the best time – he is a phenomenal hunter and we also did a bit of low level

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Ulcers or Hindgut Disease? Unravelling the Similarities and Differences

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As horse owners, we’re all too familiar with the threat of gastric ulcers. These painful lesions, affecting the lining of the horse’s stomach, have been a topic of concern within the equestrian community for years. However, there’s another condition that often flies under the radar but is equally significant – hindgut disease.

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Gut microbiota play a role in performance and welfare of horses – study review

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Ben Nedas Chief Commercial Officer Gut microbiota play a role in performance and welfare of horses – study review 01 Introduction In the realm of equine health and performance, the role of gut microbiota has emerged as a significant area of study. The paper titled “Priming for welfare: gut microbiota is associated with equitation conditions

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The Role of the Hindgut in Equine Digestion: A Comprehensive Overview

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The digestive system of horses is a biological engineering marvel. It is an intricate and complex network made to draw nutrients from a diet primarily made up of forage. In this article, we will examine the anatomy of the hindgut, as well as its function and the role it plays in the digestive process of horses.

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Investigation into horse reactivity when supplementing with EquiNectar

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By Dr Rosemary Waring Chief Science Officer / Tharos Co-Founder Investigation into horse reactivity when supplementing with EquiNectar 01 Introduction In the fascinating world of equine science, understanding a horse’s behaviour and reactivity is important. As part of our ongoing commitment to this field, we collaborated with a prestigious equine college to investigate the effects

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Supporting a horse’s microbiome with supplements: which option is right for your horse?

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There are so many supplements available to horse owners that claim to support the hindgut microbiome. How effective are they? Let’s explore the main types of supplements used and what the scientific literature says.

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Antibiotics and the Equine Microbiome

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“My horse has been on antibiotics and now has soft droppings and seems a bit bloated, do you think there is a connection?”

To try to answer this, I have looked at the scientific literature to gain an understanding of the research surrounding antibiotics and their impact on the equine microbiome.

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