An estimated 65% of all performance and sport horses experience hindgut ulcers. Stress (including environmental, training, and transport stress), nutrition, and over-use of Omeprazole and NSAIDs are risk factors in the development of colonic...
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BioStar’s Tri-Gard EQ paste and Thera-Gard EQ provide gastric and digestive support for ulcer-prone horses. BioStar developed Tri-Gard EQ and Thera-Gard EQ because we understand that owners and veterinarians are looking for alternatives in...
Omeprazole is a medicine classified as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), and its purpose is to block excess stomach acid production that can lead to ulcers. Omeprazole is also known in the equine industry...
BioStar presents the latest in its multivitamin/mineral line: Optimum GI. This innovative supplement addresses and supports both the upper and lower gastric regions of the intestinal tract in a matrix of bioavailable minerals and...
As we continue to study nutrition for horses, we have discovered mineral deficits, specific mineral excesses, and protein requirements that have inspired us to update our Optimum EQ formulas. These new formulas are unlike...
I remember the first time I heard the words: “I think we need to treat your horse for ulcers.” It was 1997 and I was in Europe training with my horse, Lionheart. The Belgian...
I routinely look at hay analysis sent by customers needing an interpretation of the data and what it means about their hay quality. We have arrived at a point in the care of our...
Recently I have received a lot of emails asking about what probiotics to use for horses with diarrhea, or for overall GI tract support. Unfortunately, the answer is not simple, because the microbiome of...
Before exploring the benefits of yeast for horses, some appreciation is in order. Yeasts are fascinating microorganisms with over 1500 species currently identified. Yeast microbes may be one of the earliest domesticated organisms. Archeologists...
Prebiotics and probiotics for horses have been used as common additives to feed and supplements. Until recently, the amount of live cultures needed for colonization of the intestines was not known. Studies at the...
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