Jennifer Little BSc Hons MSc RNutr PgCert Equinutrition Independent Equine Nutritionist The horses hindgut The horses hindgut is a complex section of the digestive system, it is nearly 30ft in length, comprising of the cecum, small and large colon and the rectum (figure 1). It is responsible for many critical processes within the body, most […]
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Jennifer Little BSc Hons MSc RNutr, Equinutrition, Independent Equine Nutritionist Fibre is a major nutrient for horses that is broken down by microbes in the hindgut. These microbes convert fibre into Volatile Fatty Acids, which are then used for energy. It is critical for digestive health that the correct levels of fibre are provided. Fibre
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Jennifer Little BSc Hons MSc RNutr, Equinutrition, Independent Equine Nutritionist During spring, many horses’ behaviour can appear to revert to that of an overly enthusiastic teenager. There are multiple factors that occur as we head into the year, which can contribute. This article aims to examine some of these factors, their knock-on effects, and measures
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Jennifer Little BSc Hons MSc RNutr, Equinutrition, Independent Equine Nutritionist All horses, be retired or elite performance athletes, pose us as owners challenges to ensure their digestive health. However, as workload increases, and we include competing into their exercise schedules additional challenges are introduced. Some of these challenges may only occur when the work load
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