Fecal Water Syndrome (FWS) is problematic in horses and is an indicator of dysfunction in the normal fermentation of fiber, microbiome, and water resorption on the hindgut of the horse. There are many variables that can lead to FWS including but not limited to:...
By “Amanda Duckworth” ANY ATHLETE WILL tell you that nutrition is an important part of the equation when it comes to performance—and that is no different when it comes to racehorses. The science behind what works best has been well studied in recent...
The use of food, herbs, and other alternative practices as therapeutic modalities to heal illness and acute/chronic disorders is not a new concept. Ayurvedic medicine (also called Ayurveda) is one of the world’s oldest medical systems. Its origins began in India more...
Optimizing Equine Bone Formation – Role of Nutrition, Training and Drug interaction By Amy M Gill, PhD. Many Variables Involved in Formation of Healthy Bone Since the recent break down of several high profile race horses, the media and others have tried to...
Targeted Nutrient Therapy for Insulin Resistance As discussed in our blog post series on Feeding and Managing the Overweight Equine, obesity is becoming widespread among the equine population due to better quality nutritional products and pasture management and lack...
