Vet Center Blog:

Your resource for current, advanced equine GI health diagnostics and management news and research.

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Managing GI Health to Reduce Risk of Enteritis

While gastric ulcers are a common focus in equine practice, intestinal pathologies found beyond the stomach may present a greater challenge for veterinarians. Enteritis and other intestinal disorders can be difficult to diagnose. But these […]

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Hindgut Significance and Pathologies in Performance Horses

Equine veterinarians are starting to recognize the importance of the hindgut in digestive wellness as well as the problems that affect it. Hindgut health is vital to a horse’s overall health and performance, and it […]

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Strategies for Supporting GI Health in the Surgical Horse

Maintaining a healthy GI tract via nutritive support is key to effective surgery preparation and rapid post-op recovery in horses. Impaired GI health is directly associated with impaired immune health (Schley and Field, 2002; Artis, […]

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The Cycle of Performance and Malnutrition in Horses

When it comes to a horse’s health, nothing is more important than nutrition. It plays a role in almost everything—weight, body condition, attitude, energy, immunity, hoof health, and even mental focus. Therefore, appropriate and adequate […]

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The Relationship Between Stereotypies and Microbes

Stereotypies, such as cribbing and stall-walking, are not found in wild horses, thus are likely a direct result of domestication and modern husbandry practices. While they may arise for a variety of reasons, these vices […]

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Early Detection & Accurate Diagnosis of Equine Hindgut Pathologies

When it comes to the gastrointestinal health of our patients, equine veterinarians are highly aware of the widespread nature of gastric ulceration, especially for horses used in competition and professional settings. We also deal with […]