Hindgut acidosis describes a condition where the healthy microbial population within a horse’s hindgut is disrupted, causing an increase in acidity. Symptoms of a horse who may have hindgut acidosis

In This Article:The Benefits Of Cocksfoot HayThe Nutrient Profile Of Cocksfoot HayIs Cocksfoot Hay Suitable For Metabolic Or Laminitis Horses? In Australia, Cocksfoot (Dactylis Glomerata) is probably one of the

In This Article:Why feed a high fibre and low starch calorie source?Improved protein levelBetter trace mineral balanceThe CEN Lupin pellet is the superior cool calorie source for horsesSupporting Australian farms

In This Article:Laminitis in HorsesWhat is Laminitis?Laminitis and DietHigh Sugar & Starch Diet and LaminitisFeeds to AvoidSuitable Feeds for HorsesReferences Laminitis is a very painful and serious health condition affecting

In this article: Skeletal muscle cells vary in their structure and function Muscle cell structure and function to different horse events What can be trained in muscle cells? Adaptations in

In This Article:The main points made in this article A recent review has summarized the results of many studies that have investigated the effects of Vitamin C and other constituents

Lucerne is a high-quality feed and a valuable component of many, if not most horses’ diets. There are good reasons though why it shouldn’t be used as the only source

Lupin hulls are particularly high in digestible fibre and are therefore an excellent addition to horse rations as a source of highly nutritious slow-release sustained energy. In This Article: Why

Horses are “trickle feeders” (meaning they are designed to ingest relatively small amounts of food gradually over long periods each day) and “hindgut fermenters” (which means that the fibrous component of their diet is fermented in their large intestine). Their entire digestive system is designed to process fibrous plant matter almost constantly.

There is a misconception among many horse owners that oats shouldn’t be fed to horses because they are likely to make them ‘hot’ and ‘fizzy’. In most cases, this simply isn’t