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May 1, 2018

Up-and-coming British showjumper Jamie Gornall owns and runs a successful training and breeding yard, Gornall Equestrian. He and his team are dedicated to giving their horses the best possible care and management. This includes working closely with their veterinarians and farriers as well as sourcing excellent staff, feed and tack.
Up-and-coming British showjumper Jamie Gornall owns and runs…

June 29, 2017

The patient in this case presented initially for evaluation of a lameness, and in turn was tentatively diagnosed with a hindgut ulcerative condition. The owners were unaware of the patient’s concurrent condition, but when questioned regarding clinical signs commonly associated with hindgut disorders, they indicated that the patient had flank sensitivity, intermittent diarrhea, and rough hair coat. SUCCEED Veterinary Formula was added to the patient’s diet, and the patient responded favorably.
The patient in this case presented initially for…

January 4, 2017

Franklin Louis Pellegrini, DVM was a remarkable equine veterinarian, a true genius without whom SUCCEED likely would not exist today. He was also a friend and significant partner in the origins of our business. He will be terribly missed.
Franklin Louis Pellegrini, DVM was a remarkable equine…

October 8, 2015

Specific nutrition, feeding and management regimens are required to meet the high demands placed on today’s performance horse. A diet high in energy-dense non-structural carbohydrate, but often lacking in sufficient fibre and fed intermittently, combined with prolonged stabling and the stresses that exist alongside training, competing and travel, all pose risks to digestive health.
Specific nutrition, feeding and management regimens are required…

September 15, 2015

Despite the extensive research in EGUS, very little is known about colonic ulcers and inflammation, their incidence and effective treatment and prevention. Colonic ulceration can lead to similar performance-inhibiting effects as gastric ulcers but are difficult or impossible to diagnose, mainly due to their inaccessible anatomic location.
Despite the extensive research in EGUS, very little…

September 15, 2015

The digestive tract of the horse has evolved to digest dietary fibre. It is well adapted to grazing and browsing forage feeds during numerous short feeding periods totalling around 16 to 18 hours a day. This has led to the term ‘trickle feeder’ being applied to the horse’s natural eating behaviour.
The digestive tract of the horse has evolved…

June 17, 2015

Research shows that many of your clients may have digestive health concerns about their horses. The horse’s GI tract faces numerous challenges from common management practices including restricted turnout, intermittent feeding, high-grain diets, and the rigors of breeding, hard work, travel, and competition.
Research shows that many of your clients may…

February 10, 2015

Dietary management is likely one of your top priorities when working with clients to prepare mares for breeding. Ensuring a healthy weight, nutrition, and overall wellness are critical for both successful conception and pregnancy. But are you aware that, beyond what mares are fed, how often they are fed can also have an impact on breeding success?
Dietary management is likely one of your top…

November 1, 2012

Equine ulcers are endpoints of a disease stage, typically gastritis (gastric ulcer) or colitis (colonic ulcers). These lesions, or ulcers, represent syndromes in the sense that they reflect other, perhaps more extensive or serious, underlying disease states that, in turn, can lead to poor performance and impaired health.
Equine ulcers are endpoints of a disease stage,…

October 30, 2012

A range of disorders can occur in the equine gastrointestinal tract, often varying widely in causes, symptoms and treatments necessary for recovery. Post-mortem research has shown the incidence of colonic ulcers to be on the rise over recent years, from 63% in a 2004 study to as high as 84% in studies carried out from 2007 to 2011. In addition, a high degree of overlap between foregut and hindgut issues has also emerged.
A range of disorders can occur in the…

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Learn how optimizing nutrition and immunity in breeding horses by supporting GI tract health can improve chances of reproductive success.