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The Signs of Equine Lice and Mites

The Signs of Equine Lice and Mites

External parasites pose a threat to horse health and can cause irritation and distress. We look at ways you can support your horse and how to manage and prevent equine lice and mites.
The Signs of Equine Lice and Mites
Competing within the rules: understanding prohibited substances

Competing within the rules: understanding prohibited substances

Feedmark's Director of Science and Nutrition, Dr. Stephanie Wood, takes a look prohibited substances and how we can reduce the risk of our horses consuming them.
Competing within the rules: understanding prohibited substances
Seasonality of body changes and the importance of saddle fit

Seasonality of body changes and the importance of saddle fit

Dr. Stephanie Wood, Lily Carson and Sue Carson of Sue Carson Saddles, investigate the seasonal fluctuations in equine body weight and the factors influencing saddle fit...
Seasonality of body changes and the importance of saddle fit
Feed better for less™: cost-effective supplements

Feed better for less™: cost-effective supplements

In the final part of our feed better for less™ series, Dr. Stephanie Wood looks at how to supplement our horses in the most cost-effective way...
Feed better for less™: cost-effective supplements
Equine metabolic syndrome

Equine metabolic syndrome

In issue 4 of The Journal for Equine Nutrition, guest contributor Alison Morris takes an in-depth look at Equine Metabolic Syndrome, the risk factors associated with it and how horses with this condition can be managed.
Equine metabolic syndrome
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
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
Feedmark Boswellium™ Trial Summary

Feedmark Boswellium™ Trial Summary

Boswellia has increased in popularity for feeding to horses over recent years. Feedmark are continuously investing in new product development (NPD) so horse owners can support their horse's health with the products and ingredients they want. In response, Feedmark have developed Boswellium™...
Feedmark Boswellium™ Trial Summary
Nutrition of the Weanling Foal: From Weaning to Twelve Months

Nutrition of the Weanling Foal: From Weaning to Twelve Months

Feedmark Nutritionist, Abigail Malone, reviews the nutritional requirements of growing foals from weaning to twelve months.
Nutrition of the Weanling Foal: From Weaning to Twelve Months
A Holistic Approach to Supporting Your Horse’s Mobility

A Holistic Approach to Supporting Your Horse’s Mobility

Dr. Stephanie Wood, PhD Equine Nutrition, PgDip, BSc (Hons), RNutr (Animal), R.Anim.Tech, investigates a holistic approach to supporting your horse’s mobility.
A Holistic Approach to Supporting Your Horse’s Mobility
Atypical Myopathy (Sycamore Poisoning): What Is It and How Can I Reduce The Risk

Atypical Myopathy (Sycamore Poisoning): What Is It and How Can I Reduce The Risk

Dr. Stephanie Wood, Director of Science and Nutrition, investigates what Atypical Myopathy is and how you can reduce the risk...
Atypical Myopathy (Sycamore Poisoning): What Is It and How Can I Reduce The Risk

How To Keep Your Horse and Dog Hydrated

 

Whether you’re at home with your furry companion or out at a competition, hydration is key. Before grabbing your hat and boots or your dog’s lead, consider whether they are well hydrated and how you can reduce the risk of dehydration.

How To Keep Your Horse and Dog Hydrated