by Dr. Amy M. Gill | Jun 20, 2023 | Equiforce product uses and applications, Equine Digestive and Probiotic Supplements, Equine diseases and disorders, Managing horses, Understanding Nutrition
This Icelandic mare is affected by Equine Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome, Leaky Gut Syndrome and Laminitis This mare was diagnosed with equine metabolic syndrome and associated insulin resistance as well as acute stage laminitis because of leaky gut syndrome...
by Dr. Amy M. Gill | Mar 1, 2023 | Equiforce product uses and applications, Equine Digestive and Probiotic Supplements, Managing horses, Understanding Nutrition
Fecal Water Syndrome (FWS) is problematic in horses and is an indicator of dysfunction in the normal fermentation of fiber, microbiome, and water resorption on the hindgut of the horse. There are many variables that can lead to FWS including but not limited to:...
by Dr. Amy Gill | May 19, 2021 | Equiforce product uses and applications, Managing horses, Understanding Nutrition
By “Amanda Duckworth” ANY ATHLETE WILL tell you that nutrition is an important part of the equation when it comes to performance—and that is no different when it comes to racehorses. The science behind what works best has been well studied in recent...
by Dr. Amy M. Gill | Dec 30, 2020 | Equine Digestive and Probiotic Supplements, Horse behavior, Managing horses, Understanding Nutrition
The benefits of adding fiber to your horse’s diet Dr. Amy M. Gill It’s a constant, never ending battle: A horse wants to chew the wood in its surroundings and as a direct result, the horse owner or barn manager spends countless hours and hard-earned dollars...
by Dr. Amy Gill | May 14, 2018 | Horse behavior, Understanding Nutrition
Sorting through science and fact versus tradition is often a difficult task By Amy M Gill, PhD. The misconceptions about feeding horses is a topic that is written about frequently but is worth repeating from time to time, because it appears to be a difficult one for...
by Dr. Amy Gill | May 12, 2018 | Understanding Nutrition, Vitamin & Mineral
Supporting Equine Digestion – Intestinal Micro-organisms for Healthy Gut Function The equine digestive tract is a fragile system and the rigors of training often cause disruption of normal function to occur. Gastrointestinal disorders, such as gastric ulcer syndrome,...
