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Metronidazole-Induced Dysbiosis

Metronidazole-Induced Dysbiosis: Mechanisms, Consequences, and Mitigation Strategies Metronidazole is a commonly prescribed antimicrobial agent, particularly [...]

Keeping Horses Safe with Incoming Bad Weather

As a horse owner, it’s important to have an emergency plan in place for times [...]

The Importance of Keeping Horses Hydrated in Winter: Why it Matters and How to Do It Right

The Importance of Keeping Horses Hydrated in Winter: Why it Matters and How to Do [...]

Foal Series: The Mares Transfer of Good Gut Bacteria to the Foal

In the last foal series blog we discussed translocation of bacteria from the gastrointestinal tract [...]

Keep Your Pets Safe This Halloween

  Keep your pets safe this Halloween Costumes, loud noises and strange people coming up [...]

Foal Series: Gut Microflora of the Foal

A recent publication confirms that “stress” influences the GI microflora. The researchers compared 2 different [...]

Horse Hydration During Transportation and Exercising in Summer Heat

Electrolytes for Horses and increased sweating Heat stress in horses results in increased sweating and [...]

Foal Series: How Does the Newborn Develop its Microflora

How Does a Newborn Develop its Microflora Traditionally it was thought that any bacteria found [...]

Emergency Preparedness for your Pets

We love our pets and want to make sure that they are included in our [...]

Regular Supplementation of Lactobacillus Reuteri Benefits

Why lactobacillus reuteri (even if you are healthy) Since it was first isolated in 1962 [...]