Search
Welcome to Feedmark
Close

Blog posts tagged with 'horses'

Insect bite hypersensitivity: overview, management and future treatment

Insect bite hypersensitivity: overview, management and future treatment

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.
Insect bite hypersensitivity: overview, management and future treatment
Nutrition of the Stallion

Nutrition of the Stallion

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...
Nutrition of the Stallion
Feeding Programme Considerations

Feeding Programme Considerations

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...
Feeding Programme Considerations
The Importance of regular dental care

The Importance of regular dental care

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.
The Importance of regular dental care
Nutrient Spotlight: Essential Fatty Acids

Nutrient Spotlight: Essential Fatty Acids

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...
Nutrient Spotlight: Essential Fatty Acids
The Importance of Parasite Control and Targeted Treatment

The Importance of Parasite Control and Targeted Treatment

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.
The Importance of Parasite Control and Targeted Treatment
Keeping Horses Hydrated Throughout Winter

Keeping Horses Hydrated Throughout Winter

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...
Keeping Horses Hydrated Throughout Winter
Take The Worry Out of Firework Season: How To Minimise Anxiety During Stressful Periods

Take The Worry Out of Firework Season: How To Minimise Anxiety During Stressful Periods

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...
Take The Worry Out of Firework Season: How To Minimise Anxiety During Stressful Periods
Pre- and Probiotics

Pre- and Probiotics

Dr. Helen Warren explains what pre- and probiotics are and how you can support your horse’s intestinal health.
Pre- and Probiotics
Forage Options for Horses

Forage Options for Horses

Professor Murray and Dr. Daniels explore the different types of forage available, helping you to choose the best option for your horse this winter.
Forage Options for Horses
Ingredient Spotlight: Boswellia

Ingredient Spotlight: Boswellia

Feedmark's Director of Science and Nutrition, Dr. Stephanie Wood, takes an in-depth look at Boswellia, a popular addition to many horses' diets.
Ingredient Spotlight: Boswellia
Managing our Horse’s Grass Intake

Managing our Horse’s Grass Intake

Dr. Stephanie Wood investigates the ways in which you can manage your horse's grass intake...
Managing our Horse’s Grass Intake