Osteoporosis – the silent epidemic Because of difficulties associated with diagnosing bone density loss, osteoporosis has been called a silent…
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Nutrition: The benefits of feeding oil
The benefits of feeding oil Many of us now add oils to our horses’ diets. DR CLARISSA BROWN-DOUGLAS explores the…
Feature: Protein – it’s not the percentage
Protein – it’s not the percentage Ensuring your horse’s feed includes all the essential amino acids is crucial for their…
Nutrition: Feeding during seasonal changes
Feeding during seasonal changes There are some key considerations for feeding your horse during the change of seasons. Equine nutritionist…
Feature: Diseases of domestication
Diseases of domestication Horses have been domesticated for thousands of years, but this has not always been to their advantage,…
Nutrition: Your horse’s skeleton: the hidden risks
Your horse’s skeleton: the hidden risks They’re among the most frequent causes of lameness in horses, but many bone problems…
Diet analysis and feeding errors
Diet analysis and feeding errors Knowing what’s good dietary advice and what isn’t is vital for your horse’s wellbeing. DR…
Nutrition: Equine gastric ulcers: risks, symptoms and treatment
Equine gastric ulcers: risks, symptoms and treatment Gastric ulcers are not uncommon in horses. But as LARISSA BILSTON explains, there…
Read MoreNutrition: Feeding your Thoroughbred
Feeding your Thoroughbred Highly regarded for their athleticism, Thoroughbreds can prove difficult to feed – but these are problems that…
Nutrition: Feeding for the discipline
Feeding for the discipline What does feeding for your discipline mean, and what should you be aware of? DR JENNIFER…
Nutrition: Hydration through the summer heat
Hydration through the summer heat As the weather warms up, keeping your horse adequately hydrated has to be front of…
Feature: Managing diarrhoea in foals
Managing diarrhoea in foals One of the most common diseases in foals, diarrhoea may require prompt and aggressive treatment, writes…
Nutrition: Managing the risk of laminitis
Managing the risk of laminitis Spring is in the air, and with it the risk of laminitis. Equine nutritionist Dr…
Nutrition: Feeding for show ring shine
Feeding for show ring shine Show season will be here before we know it, so now’s the time to start…
Rugging? Yes, no, or maybe?
Rugging? Yes, no, or maybe? There’s a lot of uncertainty around whether or not we should rug our horses. Dr…