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Every horse owner fears colic, and with good reason: it’s the leading cause of death in horses, aside from old age. Fortunately, a vast majority of colic cases resolve relatively quickly and [...]

As horsepeople, we know it’s necessary to implement slow transitions between grains and forages when changing our horse’s diet, but why the caution? Read on for the science behind slow feed changes.

The use of probiotics and their relationship to a healthy gut has been researched and discussed in both human and equine medicine with new information coming out regularly demonstrating the [...]

With the advent of small portable units, ultrasound imaging can be easily be done stall-side for diagnosis and treatment of issues from lameness to cardiac insufficiency. Learn more about the [...]

If you've read Part 1 and Part 2 of our EGUS series, you now know how to recognize horses afflicted with EGUS and also the proven therapeutic methods used to treat such horses. This begs the [...]

Does your horse suffer from EGUS? There are a variety of treatment options you can consider.

This is Part 3, and the conclusion of our Colic Series. If you missed Part 1, you can read it here for a basic overview of equine GI anatomy, the difference between medical and surgical colic, [...]

This is Part 2 of our Colic Series. If you missed Part 1, you can read it here for a basic overview of equine GI anatomy, the difference between medical and surgical colic, and some colic causes. [...]

Every horse owner will deal with colic eventually, whether a minor gas colic, or a major surgical case. Are you prepared? Learn more about this dreaded equine malady in our first installment of [...]

Is your horse under heavy work in the heat of the summer? Is he a finicky drinker when the weather turns cold? Electrolytes might help. When should you consider supplementing with electrolytes? [...]