When Something is Off: First Signs of Colic in Horses

September, 2020 \ by Amanda Bradbery, Ph.D. Collaborator

Key Points: Colic is a general term for abdominal pain that can result from any number of things. Subtle symptoms of colic in horses include flank watching, stretching out as...

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Choke in Horses: What, Why, How

September, 2020 \ by Brittany Silvers Collaborator

When you hear the word “choke” you may immediately think of the inability to breathe, like when a human is choking.  However, in horses, choke is a blockage of the...

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Colic in Horses: What Types Are Common in Your Region?

August, 2020 \ by Amanda Bradbery, Ph.D. Collaborator

Key Points When it comes to colic in horses, or abdominal pain, it’s not a question of if but when (and how severe). Colic impacts all walks of horses everywhere....

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How to Choose a Probiotic

August, 2020 \ by Emily Dickson Collaborator

If you: Feel like the supplement industry is similar to the Wild West (are there any regulations for probiotics??) Are confused about how to pick a probiotic  Are wondering how...

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What’s the difference between prebiotics and probiotics?

June, 2020 \ by Emily Dickson Collaborator

Why do we care so much about the one-letter difference?? Because your horses need both pre- and probiotics for a thriving microbiome and overall well being.  Let’s start at the...

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Is my horse too fat?

June, 2020 \ by Emily Dickson Collaborator

We haven’t personally seen your horse, but research suggests that the answer to this question is yes.  Obesity in America has become a major public health concern and unfortunately, has...

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