Blog posts tagged with 'horses'

Feedmark's Senior Nutritionist, Anouk Frieling, looks at Vitamin E, its many important roles within the body and what happens when there is a Vitamin E deficiency.

Strangles is a common disease that affects equines all over the world. For Strangles Awareness Week 2022, Dr. Wood looks into the symptoms, treatment and prevention...

Feedmark's Assistant Nutritionist, Rebecca Allan, looks at the cause, diagnosis and treatment of sweet itch, a common seasonal allergic condition that affects a wide range of horses and ponies.

Horses are seasonal breeders and the breeding season for horses in the northern hemisphere generally lasts from April to October. Anouk Frieling, MSc Equine Sciences, BSc (Hons), discusses the nutrition of the stallion...

Feeding horses seems to have become a complicated business. This short article written by Dr. Stephanie Wood outlines the key points to consider when deciding what to feed your horse and in what quantities...

Andrew Peffers BVetMed Cert AVP (Equine Dentistry) BAEDT MRCVS takes an in-depth look at some dental diseases affecting horses, and explains why regular dental care is so important.

Essential fatty acids have become a common topic when discussing equine nutrition, mainly due to our increased understanding of their integration into cells and tissues, and their important functions in physiological processes. Dr. Stephanie Wood reviews the structure and function of essential fatty acids...

Horses turned out on grass are likely to have issues with parasites throughout their life. Anouk Frieling, Senior Nutritionist, investigates the importance of controlling and managing parasite infections.

Winter is a dark and cold time of year where keeping yourself and your horses warm becomes the main priority, probably the last thing on your mind is that your horse could become dehydrated. Assistant Nutritionist, Rebecca Allan, discusses how you can ensure your horse is kept hydrated throughout winter...

Dr. Helen Warren explains what pre- and probiotics are and how you can support your horse’s intestinal health.

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

Feedmark's Director of Science and Nutrition, Dr. Stephanie Wood, takes an in-depth look at Boswellia, a popular addition to many horses' diets.