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Winter Colic: How Cold Weather Increases the Risk of Digestive Issues in Horses

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Winter poses unique risks for horses, including an increased likelihood of colic. Reduced water intake, reliance on dry feeds like hay, and limited exercise can disrupt gut function, leading to impaction or gas colic. Sudden changes in routine and cold-induced stress further exacerbate these risks. Preventive measures include ensuring hydration with warmed water, providing high-quality forage, maintaining regular exercise, and supporting gut health with digestive aids like EquiNectar.

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Field Study – Investigating the impacts of EquiNectar on British Army horses

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EquiNectar Science Field Study – Investigating the impacts of EquiNectar on British Army horses At Tharos, we’re committed to improving animal gut health through innovative nutrition and optimising the gut microbiome. Today, we’re excited to share promising results from a recent field study on our flagship product, EquiNectar®, in managing gastrointestinal diseases in horses. The

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Stay Vigilant: Grass Sugars Remain High This Week

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Grass sugar levels in the UK remain high at 10.40% for the week commencing 24th June, according to GrassCheckGB. Despite a slight decrease from last week, elevated sugar levels continue to pose health risks to horses, including laminitis, insulin resistance, and digestive issues. Stay vigilant and follow our recommended strategies to protect your horses. Read the full blog on EquiNectar for more details.

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Warning: Grass Sugars are at the Highest Levels So Far This Year!

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Recent data from GrassCheckGB shows that grass sugars are currently at their highest levels so far this year, reaching 11.10% for the week commencing 17th June. This poses potential risks to horses that are sensitive to these fluctuations. High levels of grass sugars can lead to health issues such as laminitis, insulin resistance, and equine metabolic syndrome (EMS). To protect your horses, consider limiting grazing time, using a grazing muzzle, monitoring body condition, providing alternative forage, and using EquiNectar. Stay informed with the latest updates on grass sugar levels and equine health tips at EquiNectar.

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Restricting grazing for overweight and grass affected horses

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Access comprehensive strategies and practical advice on grazing management for horses. This guide provides detailed information on controlling forage intake and maintaining horse health through methods like grazing muzzles, hay feeding, and track systems. Tailored for horse owners, it includes expert insights on pasture management, forage control, and dietary supplementation to ensure the well-being of your horses.

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Understanding grass varieties: implications for horse digestibility and sugar content

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When managing pastures for horses, the choice of grass species is crucial due to varying digestibility and sugar content, which can significantly impact equine health. This blog explores various European grass varieties, focusing particularly on the issues associated with rye grass, a common pasture choice which is far from ideal for horses.

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Spring Grass Alert: How to Safeguard Your Horse’s Digestive Health

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As the season shifts, horse owners face the challenge of managing the fresh growth of spring grass, which can significantly impact a horse’s health. In a detailed Facebook post, Tom Beech, also known as the Osteopathic Vet, provides essential guidance on the potential effects of spring grass on equine well-being, particularly focusing on the hindgut.

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Why does eating grass make my horse irritable?

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My name is Dr Rosemary Waring. I have spent my career as a toxicologist. I have a particular interest in digestion and the chemicals produced by the gut microbiome – when this complex mix of bacteria, viruses and fungi goes off-balance, a variety of toxic compounds are produced and these can lead to illness or poor functioning.

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Pros and cons of feeding haylage

Haylage for Horses: An In-Depth Guide

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Haylage is a specially prepared forage with a high dry matter content of over 40%, making it a preferred choice for horses as well as various farm livestock. Its production focuses on achieving a minimal dry matter content to ensure a lower reliance on fermentation for preservation, thus minimising the risk of Clostridia contamination.

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