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Do wormers disrupt the gut microbiome? Yes, and here's what you can do about it.
Using pre and probiotics alongside wormers to stabilise the gut biome after worming can help as part of your parasite management strategy.
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May 20, 20243 min read
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Understanding Hay
Lucerne, Rhodes Grass, Oaten, and Teff Hay When it comes to equine nutrition, the type of hay you choose to feed your horse can make a...
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Apr 21, 20244 min read
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Gut Health After Anti-Biotics
It's no surprise that a recent study found that even a short course of anti-biotics will reduce a horse's gut flora.
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Apr 16, 20241 min read
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Rehabilitating Off the Track Thoroughbreds: 5 Practical Tips
The good news is that while OTTBs face many health & behavioural issues, these are predictable, which means you can anticipate solutions.
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Apr 12, 20244 min read
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Avoid the Vet Part 2
If you meet your horse's nutritional requirements - often diseases and syndromes from deficiencies never arise in the first place.
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Apr 4, 20243 min read
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5 Effective Supplements at only 10g per day
Low dose supplements reduce costs and improve palatability for fussy eaters. Here are 5
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Mar 25, 20243 min read
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Big Impacts at only 10 grams per day
Here are 5 natural supplements that offer a wide range of benefits at just 10g per day.
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Mar 18, 20243 min read
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Understanding Big Head in Horses
Big head, also known as nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism, is a condition that affects horses, particularly those on a high grain di
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Mar 13, 20242 min read
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Understanding Equine Metabolism
A horse can progress from 'good doer' to suffering equine metabolic syndrome, to Cushings. 2 supplements at 10g/day can delay this outcome.
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Mar 10, 20243 min read
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What is Your Problem?
What horse health problems do you have? After almost 20 years we have a range of natural supplements and treatments available.
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Mar 4, 20242 min read
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The Case Against Pellets
At Sound Advice, we are frequently asked by clients which pelleted feed we recommend. That's like a parent asking whether we would...
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Feb 16, 20243 min read
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The Key to a Strong and Healthy Horse: Building Topline
A strong and well-developed topline not only enhances your horse's appearance but also plays a crucial role in overall performance and...
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Feb 10, 20243 min read
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Feeding Fido
Dogs Should Eat Meat Dogs are naturally carnivorous animals and their bodies are designed to thrive on a diet rich in animal protein....
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Feb 7, 20242 min read
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Demystifying Oils: What's Good. What's Not
The important thing when considering oil for horses is that higher omega 3s are anti-inflammatory, and oils higher in omega 6s are...
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Jan 31, 20242 min read
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Let's Get Real About Itch
Now is the time you will see FB & Insta ads showing magical fixes for Itch. The reality is - there is not 1 fix but a suite of solutions.
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Jan 17, 20243 min read
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What Is Tying-Up?
Symptoms of rhabdomyolysis (tying up) include muscle stiffness, fatigue, excess sweating, dark urine and a high temperature.
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Jan 2, 20242 min read
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What Not to Feed Your HorseÂ
Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in your horse's health and well-being. The main source of calories for horses is forage. Avoiding...
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Dec 24, 20232 min read
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The Best Supplement Ever
Salt. Yes, salt. Salt is essential for horses for several reasons : Muscle contraction and nerve impulses: Sodium, a component of salt,...
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Dec 18, 20232 min read
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Universal Diet: What do we feed our own horses?
Thank you to one of our subscribers for submitting this question. If you have a question, please reply to this email. We have 9 horses at...
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Dec 13, 20233 min read
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There's a Natural Alternative to Bute.
Comparing Devil's Claw and MSM to Bute for Pain Relief in Horses When it comes to pain relief for horses, there are several options...
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Dec 7, 20232 min read
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