Blog posts tagged with 'horses'

Horses are seasonal breeders and the breeding season for horses in the northern hemisphere generally lasts from April to October. Anouk Frieling, MSc Equine Sciences, BSc (Hons), discusses the nutrition of the stallion...

Winter conditions vary dramatically between various regions, as does the tolerance of individual horses to changes in temperature, precipitation, and wind. Rebecca Allan gives an insight into thermoregulation and the horse's requirements.

Feeding horses seems to have become a complicated business. This short article written by Dr. Stephanie Wood outlines the key points to consider when deciding what to feed your horse and in what quantities...

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.

Essential fatty acids have become a common topic when discussing equine nutrition, mainly due to our increased understanding of their integration into cells and tissues, and their important functions in physiological processes. Dr. Stephanie Wood reviews the structure and function of essential fatty acids...

Horses turned out on grass are likely to have issues with parasites throughout their life. Anouk Frieling, Senior Nutritionist, investigates the importance of controlling and managing parasite infections.

Winter is a dark and cold time of year where keeping yourself and your horses warm becomes the main priority, probably the last thing on your mind is that your horse could become dehydrated. Assistant Nutritionist, Rebecca Allan, discusses how you can ensure your horse is kept hydrated throughout winter...

Autumn is known for fireworks due to Halloween and Guy Fawkes celebrations taking place. Rebecca Allan, Assistant Nutritionist, takes a look into how you can support your horses and dogs during firework season...

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

Professor Murray and Dr. Daniels explore the different types of forage available, helping you to choose the best option for your horse this winter.

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

Dr. Stephanie Wood investigates the ways in which you can manage your horse's grass intake...