Nutritional Articles

Equine Grass Sickness (EGS) is a serious, often fatal disease that has been a major concern for horse owners since it was first recognized in Scotland around 1907. For years, researchers have suspected a connection between EGS and Clostridium botulinum type C. However, recent research has identified a potential new cause for the disease, the neurotoxic enzyme Phospholipase A2.

Following recommended feeding rates is important for your horses overall health and well being.

Looking into the benefits of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation for all types of horse and pony, and how we can include this in the horses diet

Investigating the main causes, symptoms and management of hindgut acidosis in horses

Shivers is a chronic, slowly progressive, neuromuscular condition. Whilst there is currently no cure or treatment for Shivers, management methods have been suggested to potentially slow progression and manage clinical signs.

You have called up a nutrition helpline for feeding advice, been recommended a ration based on your horses’ requirements, however it has not had the desired effect. What could be wrong?

Looking into guidelines on how we can safely transition our horses onto new diets, forages and routines!

Investigating recent developments in the causes and management of Leaky Gut Syndrome.

We often talk about increasing the omega-3 : omega-6 fatty acid ratio in a horse’s diet, but what does this actually mean, and why should the ratio be in favour of omega-3s.

Understanding the difference between essential and non-essential amino acids, and the significance of protein within the diet.

When healthy horses are given frequent access to fresh good quality pasture, vitamin E requirements are likely to be met. However, as we transition into Autumn, access to pasture and grass quality are often limited.

As the weather begins to change with suddenly autumn upon us, we may begin to see changes in how our horses go to the loo!