Many horses with loose manure, free fecal water syndrome, mild recurrent colic, or subtle behavior changes are not lacking nutrients; they are lacking consistent forage access. Modern feeding systems often…
A horse that has always been reliable may suddenly become girthy, resistant under saddle, or unusually sensitive during grooming. Another may experience intermittent colic in horses that resolves quickly but…
Subtle indicators of gastric discomfort are common in working horses and often present as resistance during warm-up, girth sensitivity, reduced focus, or inconsistent appetite. These signs frequently intensify when exercise…
A senior performance horse retains its winter coat into early summer. Subtle topline loss becomes visible. Mild hoof sensitivity appears after spring pasture turnout. In many settings, these signs are…
Executive Summary Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) is best understood as a management-driven condition rather than an unpredictable disease process (Sykes et al., 2015). Horses secrete gastric acid continuously, and…
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