Blog posts tagged with 'equine'

Feedmark's Assistant Nutritionist, Rebecca Allan, looks at the cause, diagnosis and treatment of sweet itch, a common seasonal allergic condition that affects a wide range of horses and ponies.

Equine sarcoids are found commonly amongst horses, affecting breeds of all ages and sexes. Rebecca Allan, Assistant Nutritionist, investigates how sarcoids can be managed through nutrition...

Orsolya Losonci BSc (Hons), EEBW considers how to maintain skin health in winter, common skin conditions that horse owners are likely to encounter, their treatment and what we can do to prevent them.

Andrew Peffers BVetMed Cert AVP (Equine Dentistry) BAEDT MRCVS takes an in-depth look at some dental diseases affecting horses, and explains why regular dental care is so important.

Dr. Helen Warren explains what pre- and probiotics are and how you can support your horse’s intestinal health.

Feedmark's Director of Science and Nutrition, Dr. Stephanie Wood, takes an in-depth look at Boswellia, a popular addition to many horses' diets.

As horse managers we are aware that time at grass is important for our equine companions. Dr. Simon Daniels explores what is the real nutrient content of grass for horses.

Dr. Stephanie Wood, Director of Science and Nutrition, investigates what Atypical Myopathy is and how you can reduce the risk...

Our Senior Nutritionist investigates equine feed balancers, how they differ from general vitamin and mineral supplements and what types of horses may benefit from them. Whether you have a good doer, competition horse, or a pony on box rest, find out whether a balancer would suit your horse’s diet…

We’ve probably all heard the phrase “no hoof, no horse” but perhaps never really thought much of it - did you know that the horse’s hoof contains very complex structures which scientists are still trying to understand today?

 

Our Nutritionist investigates the anatomy of the equine hoof and explains some issues which can occur in our horses’ feet.