Getting yourself a treat is a lot more complicated these days. There is so much to choose from, and most foods are clearly labelled with their calorie count. The recommended daily calorie intake for women is 2,000 calories. So, a 200-calorie candy bar is a pretty big...
It is well known that management factors heavily influence the prevalence of equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS). The research tells us that the top management risk factors are fasting, high starch diets, low roughage diets, transport, and stall confinement as well...
About Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) There are two main types of gastric ulceration in horses: squamous and glandular. The encompassing term is equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS). The two types are referred to as either ESGD for equine squamous gastric disease...
Have you ever been late to feed your horse? What if you have an event that runs until 6pm, but your horse is normally fed at 4pm? If this is a situation that causes you stress, then this article is for you. Many horse owners keep their horse on a rigid feeding...
Taking care of horses in the winter can seem difficult, but they can do extremely well in cold temperatures when given some extra supports. Part of the reason that horses acclimatize well to the cold is because they have evolved with physiological adaptations. When...
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