The equine gastrointestinal tract (GIT) can be separated into two categories: the foregut & the hindgut. The foregut is composed of the esophagus, stomach and small intestines (duodenum, jejunum, ileum). The hindgut is composed of the cecum, large colon, small colon and the rectum. What is the main function of Read more…
In adult horses, the SF pH was greatest (5.46 +/- 1.82), with a decreasing pH ventrally toward the MP (4.12 +/- 1.62), to the glandular fundic mucosa (3.09 +/- 1.90), and fluid contents (2.72 +/- 1.86). The differences in pH at each site within the stomach were significant (P < Read more…
Feeding large meals high in starch or sugar can cause gas production, because the quantity might be too much for the small intestine to absorb. The excess escapes to the hindgut where it’s easily fermented by the hindgut bacteria, creating gas. Eating large quantities of spring grass can also cause Read more…
The Benefits Of Feeding Your Horse Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Improve digestion and balance PH levels in your horse. Ease Arthritis symptoms & help with joint movement and muscle function. Natural Insect Control. Mane and Tail Conditioner. Treat Hoof Problems. Does apple cider vinegar help with laminitis? Research has also Read more…
In these cases of abdominal discomfort, often no specific cause if found, routine treatment is successful in relieving pain, and there are no special dietary requirements. There may not be a long period where the horse is off its feed, though food and water should be withheld during the episode Read more…
Entire: Male horse over three years old which has not been castrated, also known as a stallion. What is a 4 year old horse called? The differences between a filly and a colt. Horses have different names depending on their gender. A young female horse, four years old or younger, Read more…
Remedies for Gas Colic in Horses Feed Changes Need to Be Slow. Beware of Weekly Bran Mashes. Incorporate Horse Digestive Supplements. Consider Clean Feeding. A Slow Feeder May Be the Answer. What causes excessive gas in horses? A sudden increase in gas production can be an indication of dietary change Read more…
Your hands should be carried as a pair, out in front of you, just above the horse’s withers. There should be a straight line from the bit through to your elbow, and your upper arms should hang quietly without tension or stiffness. Your fingers should be lightly closed around the Read more…
Gas colic develops when a horse ingests forage that is high in sugar—usually lush spring grass—and excessive fermentation occurs in the gut, which creates a buildup of gas. Horses cannot burp, but they can of course expel gas in the other direction. How do you relieve gas in horses? Remedies Read more…
Sable Island is well-known for its population of wild horses. The wild horses are descendants of animals introduced to the island in the 1700s, and are considered by many to be iconic features of the island with natural and cultural heritage value. Where are the most wild horses in Canada? Read more…