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In our horse and equine nutrition section, you'll find lots of useful information about the clinical conditions that can sometimes affect the health of our horses. Each nutrition topic includes an overview of the condition, who's at risk, what the signs are and how nutrition can play a role in managing the impact on our horses' wellbeing;

Laminitis

Laminitis is inflammation of the laminae, the soft tissue that attaches the pedal bone to the inner hoof wall, causing pain and lameness…

Liver Disease

The liver is one of the most important organs in the horse’s body. It weighs approximately 5kg and is located centrally within the abdomen…

Colic

Colic is abdominal pain, with episodes ranging in severity from the very mild to life threatening…

Gastric Ulcers

Gastric ulcers or EGUS can be caused by prolonged exposure of the stomach lining to gastric juices…

Cushing's Syndrome

Cushings or more correctly, PPID, is an endocrine (hormonal) disorder involving the pituitary gland…

Excitability

Diet is just one factor that can affect behaviour, but it can also help to manage, and in some cases hinder excitable or nervous temperaments…

Senior Horse

There was a time when a horse was deemed a ‘veteran’ at 15, but with good management and better veterinary care, they are now living well into their 20’s and 30’s…

Sugar & Starch

Sugars are carbohydrates and can be broadly categorised according to the number of ‘units’ they contain…

Poor Doer

The term ‘poor doer’ is often used to describe horses and ponies that lose weight easily. Although certain breeds such as Thoroughbreds are…

Good Doer

The term ‘good doer’ is often used to describe horses and ponies that maintain and/ or gain weight easily. Although ponies, natives…

Tying Up

Equine Rhabdomyolysis (ERS) or ‘tying up’ is a condition that causes the muscles running over the hind quarters to tighten and cramp up…

Box Rest

During their lifetime many horses will have to undergo a period of box rest …

Feeding the Ex-Racehorse

Whilst the stereotypical ex-racehorse might be prone to excitability…

Lethargy

We all know that feeling when we’re tired, lacking in energy and everything is an effort…

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