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Gastric Ulcers in Horses
7 Common Causes of Gastric Ulcers in Horses Dr. Priska Darani, Ph.D., PAS | February 11, 2026

Have you noticed changes in your horse such as weight loss, a dull coat, disinterest in feeding or crib chewing that have resulted in poor performance? Your horse might be experiencing stomach pain, most likely due to gastric ulcers. Equine...

High Iron Dangers for Horses
5 Dangers of High Iron Levels for Horses Scott Cieslar, M.Sc. | April 22, 2026

Do you know the dangers of high iron levels in your horse's hay or water? Iron overload is a growing concern among horse owners as more is learned about the harmful effects of having too much of this mineral in...

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome
EGUS – Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome Scott Cieslar, M.Sc. | February 11, 2026

Let's save the boring stats that every article discussing equine gastric ulcers quotes. If you keep your horse in a stall and/or do any level of training and you are still reading this article, there is an extremely [...]

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Equine Cushing’s Disease Scott Cieslar, M.Sc. | February 11, 2026

Cushing’s Disease occurs when there is a tumor on the pituitary gland, an organ at the base of the brain. This tumor causes the pituitary gland to over-produce ACTH, a hormone that affects cortisol levels in the body. [...]

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Equine Insulin Resistance Dr. Eleanor Kellon, VMD | February 3, 2026

Insulin is a hormone produced by special cells within the pancreas in order to do many important jobs, one of which is the transportation of glucose from the bloodstream into each individual cell. When foods high in [...]