Blog posts tagged with 'laminitis'

It is vital to maintain gut health in horses and to ensure you are managing your horse in a way that promotes equine gut health, through an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the equine digestive system.

During the festive period, we like to treat our horses as we do our family and friends. Our Nutritionist looks into the different ways in which you can reward and entertain your horse this Christmas!

Summer 2023 is a far cry from the searing heat we experienced last year. Whereas last year saw brown, parched paddocks and fields the alternating rain and warm sunshine that we have had this summer has kept our fields green. For those of us who have horses and ponies at risk of laminitis this weather means constant vigilance and being alert to any signs of obesity or sickness.

Dr. Stephanie Wood discusses Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) and the effects on equids.

Anouk Frieling, Feedmark’s Senior Nutritionist, outlines the different energy pathways and dietary options for supporting optimum performance and it's relevance to horses with greater exercise demands.

Laminitis is now considered to be a syndrome associated with systemic disease (sepsis or endocrine disease) or altered weight bearing rather than being a disease itself. Nicola Menzies-Gow takes an in-depth look into laminitis...

Discover the causes, symptoms, and management strategies for Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS). Learn how to care for horses with EMS and reduce the risk of complications like laminitis.

Professor Murray and Dr. Daniels explore the different types of forage available, helping you to choose the best option for your horse this winter.

As horse managers we are aware that time at grass is important for our equine companions. Dr. Simon Daniels explores what is the real nutrient content of grass for horses.

Dr Wood discusses hormone imbalances in equines – discover tips on managing non-shedding winter coats along with optimising health and comfort through nutrition.

Flushes of fresh grass can be a common but dangerous occurrence at this time of year. Due to the recent weather, a dramatic growth in grass is causing some horses and ponies to gain undesired weight.