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Chronic laminitis in the horse is at an all time high and there are several reasons for this phenomenon. The main underlying theme is metabolic syndrome, which is a growing epidemic in and of itself, leading us back to the diet and gut microbiome based upon research. The gut microbiome connection was apparent almost 30 […]
Laminitis in the Horse; The Gut Microbiome and Virginiamycin Read More »
Digestive health is one of the most important contributors to a host of clinical problems in the horse. No matter if you are contending with allergies, uveitis, Cushing’s disease, Lyme, EPM, or metabolic syndrome with insulin resistance, more than likely digestive health in your horse is a key factor and the normal microbiome is imbalanced.
Equine Fecal Culture and Digestive Microbiome Health Read More »
Equine fecal microbiome dysbiosis culture is a unique laboratory technique to help in determining the overall health and balance of your horse’s digestive microbiome. It is very beneficial to help show a dysbiosis and how it could be impacting your horse’s health and soundness.
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The equine digestive or gastrointestinal microbiome is a vast organ system within an organ system, that can greatly impact horse health and soundness. It is a complex system of hundreds of different microorganisms that not only impact digestion, but overall health and inflammation within the horse. When this system is out of balance, a dysbiosis
The Equine Gastrointestinal Microbiome; Promoting Balance Read More »
The equine gastrointestinal microbiome is a fascinating entity that is present within the digestive tract. The balance of the hundreds of bacterial microorganisms within the horse’s digestive tract can either dictate health or disease, contributing on many levels outside of pure digestion. In past research, we have demonstrated how an overgrowth of lactic acid bacteria
The Equine Gut Microbiome; A Tale of 4 Horses Read More »
Thoroughbreds have always been one of my favorite breeds, as an owner and veterinarian. They are unique to themselves, just as any other breed is unique, with each having positive and negative aspects. In the Thoroughbred, especially the off-track horse, one major problem that is noted is sore feet, which can originate from many causes.
A Thoroughbred, The Microbiome, and Sore Feet Read More »
Sugar. It is all around us and over time, our addiction to it has grown tremendously. This is the same situation in the horse and over my 30 years of clinical practice, I have seen it and along with it, the tremendous growth of many health conditions in the horse, especially metabolic syndrome. Not unlike
Horse Health; When is Sugar Not Sugar? Read More »
Gut health in the horse. One of the most important aspects of their wellbeing that is most often overlooked. What is the connection between poor gut health in the horse and the development of EPM or Lyme disease? There is a distinct connection and this factor is most often made worse during the course of
Gut Health in the Horse and the EPM or Lyme Disease Read More »
Dental disease is common in the horse, especially with the aging process. Loose teeth, missing teeth, tooth pain, and gingival disease are all common. EOTRH or equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis, is one increasingly common condition in the older horse. What’s going on and what connections can you make to prevent problems, ease the
Dental Disease (EOTRH) in the Horse Read More »
The kidneys are more than an organ that produces urine and filters toxins in the horse, helping to maintain fluid balance in their body. The kidneys are paramount to overall health, not just from a traditional physiological perspective, but from an alternative medicine one. The kidneys become depleted over time and imbalanced in the horse.
Kidney Deficiency in the Horse; Impact and Management Read More »