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Oxidative stress is evident in horses with equine gastric ulcer syndrome
Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) is common in horses. Studies show that over 90% of horses in strenuous athletic work, such as racing Thoroughbreds and endurance horses have ulcers on gastroscopy (scoping the stom...
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The Importance of Improved Airway Hygiene in Equine Asthma
Even mild equine asthma impairs oxygen uptake in the lungs and decreases athletic performance and in older horses and horses not in work can lead to loss of condition. Horses with asthma are frequently treated with st...
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Do horses benefit from human demonstration on how to open a box to find food?
The behaviour of animals can be altered in various ways. Horses interact on an everyday basis with humans, and some studies suggest that horses can learn new behaviour from observing humans. A group of researchers fro...
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New Research into Transporting Horses
Many horses travel by road on a frequent basis and probably 99% of journeys take place without incident. But when things do go wrong it can be serious. Problems range from injuries due to falling or getting trapped ov...
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Science Supplements Employee has joined the Equine Nutrition Elite
Connie Dale Nutrition Advisor at Science Supplements, has joined the elite and achieved her Registered Associate Nutritionist accreditation (A.Nutr) and been accepted on the Register of Nutritionists.
Connie, original...
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Why do horses "Snort"? An Itchy nose or an indication of stress?
A scientific study just published from a group of researchers at the University of Normandie in France asked the question "Could snorts inform us on how horses perceive riding?”
Many owners are aware of the research i...
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The effect of high-starch diets on hindgut (faecal) bacteria and behaviour in horses
Research into diet and behaviour and the effects on the digestive system has increased significantly in the past decade, with many researchers looking at the effects of different diets on bacteria in faeces. Whilst id...
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Australian Study Looks At How Fast Horses Eat And Finds That Clydesdales Might Be Greedy!
Horses that are quick eaters, especially when eating cereal based feeds, are considered to be at higher risk of behavioural problems and digestive problems, especially choke. Whilst choke by itself is not life-threate...
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Science Supplements become Official Partners of Badminton Horse Trials
Badminton Horse Trials are pleased to announce Science Supplements® as Official Event Partners for the 2020 Horse Trials due to take place between the 6th and 10th May at The Duke of Beaufort’s Badminton estate in Glo...
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Ellie Holder Joins The Equine Nutrition Elite
Ellie Holder, Nutrition Advisor at Science Supplements, has achieved her Registered Associate Nutritionist accreditation (A.Nutr) and has been accepted on the Register of Equine Nutritionists.
Ellie, who originally jo...
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Science Supplements’® Vicky Mitson Competing For A Unique HOYS Double
Qualifying a horse for HOYS, in either a showing or showjumping class is no mean feat. However, qualifying the same horse in BOTH categories has previously only happened on one occasion. That is until Vicky Mitson, Co...
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Introducing the new Science Supplements® Interns for 2019
Katherine Stephen BSc (Hons)
Katherine joins the team after successfully graduating from Bishop Burton College, with a degree from Royal Agricultural University in Equine Therapy and Rehabilitation BSc. (Hons.).
With ...
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