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? The Function of the Foregut and Hindgut The foregut consists of the stomach and small intestine and is the site of...
By Dr. Shane Baird Anyone in the horse industry knows that a healthy horse gut is of the utmost importance. As owners and stewards of the horse we need to do everything that we can do to keep that gut in the best shape possible. The use of probiotics and their...
By Dr. Shane Baird A number of sayings hve their roots in the mouth of a horse. Something is said to be from the highest authority if it comes “straight from the horse’s mouth”. Older individuals are a bit “long in the tooth”. The act of questioning the value of a...
By Dr. Allison Hartman Let’s face it, picking the right nutritional supplement can be a daunting task. I even balked at the prospect of covering this topic! There are products on the market covering all types of needs from hoof care to ulcer preventatives and...
By Dr. Shane Baird Watch a horse in the pasture when left to his own devices. Horses spend a whole bunch of time on grass consumption and lazing around. On occasion, something might spook him or he might play for a while with a herd mate. On the whole though, the...
