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Clicking joints is common in both horses and humans, however, the cause of the sound is not well understood.

If you have a horse that is at risk of laminitis or you are worried about laminitis, what can you do?

With our climate becoming warmer and the UK seeing hotter summers, higher levels of pollen and dust occur. This is leading to an increased number of horses suffering from Equine Pasture Asthma.

While heatwaves can offer much enjoyment for us, they can be tough on our equine counterparts. In this weeks Equine Science Matters™ our registered Nutritionist Stephanie Hyland MSc (RNutr) looks at the impact that heat and dehydration can have on our horses, and explains how to successfully manage these issues.

This week we visited Feedmark customer Judith Davis of Hawtins Stud to learn about her passion for breeding, and which Feedmark products she couldn’t live without. Set in over 100 acres of idyllic Gloucestershire countryside, Hawtins Stud is synonymous with talented dressage horses, with names such as Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin successfully competing Hawtins horses on the international stage.

Whether your horse is at the peak of their performance, has sustained an injury or is growing older, horse joint supplements are hugely popular among horse owners for supporting mobility and flexibility. Whilst inflammation is an important part of the repair process, reducing unnecessary inflammation is important for the longevity of joint health. In this weeks Equine Science Matters™ we discuss that not all joint supplements are equal and by knowing what is included, you can help manage your horse’s joint health effectively.

Feedmark are continuously investing in new product development to ensure they can provide horse owners with the products and ingredients they want to feed to support their horse’s health. With digestive problems being the most frequently advised on issue, this gastric supplement trial was undertaken with the aim of identifying a supplement which could offer a high level of support for horses suffering from a range of digestive issues.

With summer just around the corner, we are all hoping for some sunshine and warmer weather. For some horses, particularly those with pink skin or light-coloured hair, increased exposure to sunlight can risk sunburn and in particular individuals may also trigger Photosensitivity.

It is likely that for as long as horses have been around, so has Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS). In this week's Equine Science Matters™ we look at how you can tell if your horse is suffering from EGUS and what you can do about it.

Atypical myopathy is a severe and often fatal muscle disorder that affects grazing animals mainly in the Autumn, but also at other times of the year. In the second of our series about seasonal toxins, we take a look at the symptoms and causes.

Monday signals the start of Strangles Awareness Week (SAW) 6-12 May 2024, a global collaborative initiative aimed at preventing and managing Strangles - the most common infectious equine disease.

Do you use multiple supplements that need to be individually measured out, take up lots of space and need to be ordered each month? We take an in-depth look at the benefits of our Bespoke All-In-One™