Blog – Page 6 – Equine America EU

What Causes Laminitis?

Spring is here and it’s the time of year owners with laminitis prone ponies dread! Laminitis is a painful and debilitating disease affecting 1 in 10 horses and ponies every year (Pollard et al., 2018). Laminitis symptoms can start as...

Apple Lytes - not just table salt!

As the days are getting longer and competition season is starting, let’s talk more about the vital supplement electrolytes, to make sure you are ready for the Summer ahead! Electrolytes play many key roles in the body, but especially muscle...

Electrolytes - all you need to know!

What are electrolytes? Electrolytes are key macro-minerals required by the body for metabolic activities and are essential for the normal function of all cells. Examples of the important roles electrolytes play in the body include muscle contraction and transmission of...

What should be in your first aid kit?

We're starting to feel like we might be coming out of winter, and thinking about heading to more competitions, travelling more or just braving the elements! It's important to make sure we have everything ready for all eventualities, especially...

Gastric Ulcers

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) has 2 forms: squamous (ESGD) and glandular (EGGD), based on where in the stomach they are found. All horses can be affected, from foals, competition horses, pleasure horses and even our retired companions being...