Equine Nutrition Articles

As we learn more about the importance of human gut health and the role it plays in our overall health and well-being, we are slowly turning our efforts to understanding the impact gut health has on our horses too.

That 30m tract of gut does so much more than digest food. It is responsible for your horse’s health and well-being as well! It keeps bad things out and good things in by having an intact gut wall protected by a mucosal lining, and when this defence mechanism isn’t working toxins, pathogens and harmful substances can enter through the gut wall and create havoc. This can lead to life threatening illnesses, poor performance, pain, behaviour change, weight-loss and whole gut inflammation (ouch).

From experiencing some of life’s biggest challenges, Poseidon Equine's Founder, Linda Goldspink-Lord has seen her fair share of tragedy and triumph. 

Article by Elizabeth Owens - B Sc Agric (Hons) There is a truism that feeding horses is as much an art as it is a science. It is our failure to re...

Stomach ulcers (also called gastric ulcers) are one of the biggest challenges you can face as a horse owner. Treatment is expensive and some horses can’t seem to escape the vicious circle of ulcers returning once treatment finishes. With that in mind, we wanted to cut through the confusion and give you a guide based on the latest science, on what you need to know about gastric ulcers and what you can do to help reduce the risk of them coming back.

We sometimes get asked why the Digestive EQ feed rate is ‘so high’, and occasionally we see people choosing products because they have a lower feed rate. But that is a strategy potentially fraught with issues. So why is the Digestive EQ feed rate at the level it is?

Foals are born without any fibre-digesting bacteria in their gastrointestinal tracts, so they have to eat their Mum’s manure to get it. If the mare’s gut is healthy and populated by mostly ‘good’ bacteria then her manure will provide plenty of ‘good’ bacteria for her foal too. In turn this will populate the foal’s gut with ‘good’ bacteria and set it up for a lifetime of efficient fibre digesting. That’s the short answer, but let’s delve a little deeper…

There are some simple things to look out for which can indicate a lack of good bacteria in the gut, and the impact this is having on your horse’s overall health. Here are five of the top signs that may mean your horse is having trouble with its gut and digestive system.

How Alex and Paisley helped their older horse find health and happiness in his golden years.  At Poseidon Animal health, our Equine Team love heari...

By Dr Nerida McGilchrist - B Rur. Sc (Hon1) PhD RAnNutr As a trainer having horses in training that are healthy, content and performing well under...

The health of your car’s engine is critical for it to run efficiently and reliably. Similarly, the health of your horse’s hindgut or its engine plays an important role in your horse’s overall health and ability to run efficiently.

An easy to understand video to explain how your horses' gut works, and why it's so important.