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Competing within the rules: understanding prohibited substances

Competing within the rules: understanding prohibited substances

One question we often get asked is if our products are permitted in competition. In this article we answer the question and take a look at the prohibited substances and how we can reduce the risk of our horses consuming them.
Competing within the rules: understanding prohibited substances
Nutrition of the Stallion

Nutrition of the Stallion

Horses are seasonal breeders and the breeding season for horses in the northern hemisphere generally lasts from April to October. Anouk Frieling, MSc Equine Sciences, BSc (Hons), discusses the nutrition of the stallion...
Nutrition of the Stallion
Equine metabolic syndrome

Equine metabolic syndrome

In issue 4 of The Journal for Equine Nutrition, guest contributor Alison Morris takes an in-depth look at Equine Metabolic Syndrome, the risk factors associated with it and how horses with this condition can be managed.
Equine metabolic syndrome
Nutrient spotlight: Vitamin E

Nutrient spotlight: Vitamin E

Feedmark's Senior Nutritionist, Anouk Frieling, looks at Vitamin E, its many important roles within the body and what happens when there is a Vitamin E deficiency.
Nutrient spotlight: Vitamin E
Strangles Awareness Week 2022

Strangles Awareness Week 2022

Strangles is a common disease that affects equines all over the world. For Strangles Awareness Week 2022, Dr. Wood looks into the symptoms, treatment and prevention...
Strangles Awareness Week 2022
Insect bite hypersensitivity: overview, management and future treatment

Insect bite hypersensitivity: overview, management and future treatment

Feedmark's Assistant Nutritionist, Rebecca Allan, looks at the cause, diagnosis and treatment of sweet itch, a common seasonal allergic condition that affects a wide range of horses and ponies.
Insect bite hypersensitivity: overview, management and future treatment
Nutrition of the Stallion

Nutrition of the Stallion

Horses are seasonal breeders and the breeding season for horses in the northern hemisphere generally lasts from April to October. Anouk Frieling, MSc Equine Sciences, BSc (Hons), discusses the nutrition of the stallion...
Nutrition of the Stallion
Keeping Horses Warm This Winter: An Insight into Thermoregulation and The Horse's Requirements

Keeping Horses Warm This Winter: An Insight into Thermoregulation and The Horse's Requirements

Winter conditions vary dramatically between various regions, as does the tolerance of individual horses to changes in temperature, precipitation, and wind. Rebecca Allan gives an insight into thermoregulation and the horse's requirements.
Keeping Horses Warm This Winter: An Insight into Thermoregulation and The Horse's Requirements
Feeding Programme Considerations

Feeding Programme Considerations

Feeding horses seems to have become a complicated business. This short article written by Dr. Stephanie Wood outlines the key points to consider when deciding what to feed your horse and in what quantities...
Feeding Programme Considerations
The Importance of regular dental care

The Importance of regular dental care

Andrew Peffers BVetMed Cert AVP (Equine Dentistry) BAEDT MRCVS takes an in-depth look at some dental diseases affecting horses, and explains why regular dental care is so important.
The Importance of regular dental care