Blog posts tagged with 'horses'

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 our Registered Nutritionist 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.

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...

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 Nutritionist investigates the ways in which you can manage your horse's grass intake...

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.

Learn all about the role of Amino acids in the horse's body and why stretching is so important, for horses.

Whether you’re at home with your furry companion or out at a competition, hydration is key. Before grabbing your hat and boots or your dog’s lead, consider whether they are well hydrated and how you can reduce the risk of dehydration.

To help raise further awareness and stop the stigma associated with Strangles, Feedmark's Science and Nutrition Department explain what it is and the potential symptoms. Our Senior Nutritionist also gives advice on how to prevent an outbreak and what to do if you think your horse may have this common bacterial disease.

Are you concerned that your horse may have an allergy or intolerance? Our Nutritionist, explains the different signs and symptoms to watch out for and tips on how to assist your horse if you suspect they may have an allergy or intolerance.