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This example shows a broodmare in the early stages of lactation when nutrient requirements are higher, particularly for protein and energy, to ensure adequate milk production.

This example shows a broodmare in the early stages of lactation when nutrient requirements are higher, particularly for protein and energy, to ensure adequate milk production.

Obesity remains prevalent in the UK leisure sector of horses and ponies and is now also commonly found in the sports and elite horse sectors. It is of great concern to all equine communities from both veterinary and welfare points of view.

There are some simple dietary adjustments that can put into place to help reduce the risk of tying-up, or other symptoms of muscle myopathies.

Choose a low-calorie, fully fortified balancer to support health and well-being when your horse or pony is on a weight management program.

Exercise is an essential part of a weight-loss program; a horse will only lose weight if he is expending more energy than he is consuming.

Forage is essential to satisfy both the horse’s physical and psychological needs. The physical need for forage is to provide bulk and help to maintain a healthy digestive system, whilst the psychological need is that horses have a natural “drive” and need to chew as they are “trickle feeders”.

We work closely with other experts in nutrition, research, and veterinary science in order to provide our clients research-proven products to help manage and support horses with EGUS.

The clinical signs of EGUS can vary from horse to horse and can also be a reflection of that individual horse’s temperament.