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KEEPING THE HINDGUT HEALTHY
Like humans, horses are classified as monogastrics, however unlike humans, horses have a highly specialised and enlarged caecum and colon, collectively known as the ‘hindgut’.
The hindgut plays many important roles in horse health, including fibre digestion, hydration, electrolyte balance, vitamin supply, immune function, disease and behaviour.
We’ve put together 8 tips to keep your horse’s hindgut healthy. Head on over to our Knowledge Hub to learn more. (No surprise what number 1 is!)
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DIGESTIVE FUNCTION & GUT HEALTH
Manure Score Chart: How to Quickly Check Your Horse’s Hindgut HealthMay 7, 2020 - 8:45 am
Horse Digestive System: Equine Gut HealthFebruary 27, 2020 - 2:27 am
Starch & Ulcers: What’s The Deal?September 6, 2019 - 7:05 am
The Gastrointestinal Tract: The Key to Feeding Your HorseDecember 6, 2012 - 10:38 am
Keeping the Hindgut HealthyJune 26, 2010 - 11:12 am
Avoiding Gastric Ulcers in HorsesOctober 4, 2009 - 10:48 am
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NUTRITION AND BEHAVIOUR
SPECIFIC NUTRIENTS
Oil for Horses: Good or Bad?April 16, 2014 - 11:13 am
Does Your Horse Need Electrolytes?January 16, 2014 - 10:30 am
The Importance of Fibre for HorsesNovember 13, 2013 - 12:30 pm
Protein: Can You Feed Too Much?October 13, 2013 - 12:03 pm- Magnesium for Horses: Which Form is Best?July 13, 2013 - 8:15 am
Understanding Protein Quality in Horse FeedOctober 6, 2012 - 8:39 am
Omega 3 for Horses: What, Why, How?September 5, 2012 - 1:34 pm- Biotin: Should You Supplement?April 28, 2009 - 12:14 pm
SPOTLIGHT ON FEED INGREDIENTS
Herbs: Where Do They Fit in Your Horse’s Diet?January 6, 2013 - 11:32 am
Garlic for Horses: Should You Feed It?March 1, 2012 - 11:00 am
Feeding FlaxseedAugust 1, 2011 - 10:06 am
Seaweed for Horses: Miracle Supplement or Massive Con?January 26, 2011 - 11:42 am- Grains for Horses: Cooked or Uncooked?October 26, 2010 - 11:34 am
- Alfalfa (Lucerne) Hay: Friend or Foe?December 12, 2009 - 1:51 pm
SPECIFIC SITUATIONS AND HORSE TYPES
What to Do When Your Horse Won’t EatNovember 15, 2018 - 8:36 am
Feeding the ‘Off-The-Track’ ThoroughbredDecember 18, 2014 - 1:13 pm
Feeding on the MoveJune 12, 2013 - 12:49 pm
Feeding Senior HorsesMay 26, 2010 - 11:08 am- Feeding the Easy KeeperJanuary 12, 2010 - 1:54 pm
Feeding Horses in WinterSeptember 4, 2009 - 10:13 am
Feeding for Weight GainAugust 4, 2009 - 9:42 am
Building ToplineJuly 4, 2009 - 9:21 am
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Using Heart Rates to Measure FitnessJune 17, 2014 - 9:46 am- How to Choose a High Quality Horse FeedMay 1, 2012 - 12:17 pm
Feeding Your Horse After ExerciseSeptember 26, 2010 - 11:26 am
Feeding Horses Before ExerciseJuly 26, 2010 - 11:16 am- Complete Feeds vs Balancer Pellets: Choosing a Feeding MethodNovember 12, 2009 - 1:19 pm
- Feeding for a Brilliant Coat ShineJune 4, 2009 - 9:00 am
- Bodyweight Estimation: Which Method Is Best?April 28, 2009 - 12:16 pm
Why Body Condition Score?March 1, 2009 - 12:10 pm
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