Blog – Page 6 – Equine America EU

Balanced nutrition for weight management and laminitis

Xenophon (380BC), may have been the first to write about laminitis and says “diseases are easier to cure at the start than after they have become chronic” (Reference: Heymering (2010) A historical perspective of laminitis.) Prevention is most definitely better...

Tips for keeping your pets cool!

All dogs and cats can suffer from heat stroke, but overweight, thick coated breeds, flat faced (brachycephalic) breeds (such as Pugs, French Bulldogs or Persian Cats), old or very young, or those with pre-existing illness are at the greatest risk...

Tips for keeping your horse cool!

The weather is forecast to be unseasonably hot this week. Here are a few tips to keep your horse cool:

Feeding the Young and Growing Horse

Each life stage has different nutritional requirements and the young, growing horse is no exception. Making sure you get the diet right in these early years is vital, as an unbalanced diet in the early years can impact on...

Liver Disease in the Horse

The Liver The liver is the largest organ in the horse’s body, weighing approximately 5- 7kg for the average 500kg horse! The liver is vital for life and health. Here are just a few of its important functions: Digestion and...