SYNOVIUM ACADEMY

Monthly interesting blogs covering relevant and new information on health, equine nutrition and nutritional supplements.

Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID): Cause, Symptoms, Treatment and Nutrition

Anouk Frieling

4 days ago

Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID): Cause, Symptoms, Treatment and Nutrition

As more horses age, the care and treatment of diseases in older horses becomes increasingly important. Pituitary Pars Intermedia...

Anouk Frieling

Nov 13

Sand Accumulation in the Equine Hindgut

De meeste paarden hebben niet het gehele jaar door toegang tot een grasweide en staan tijdens de herfst en winter buiten op een zandpaddock.

Atypical Myopathy: Cause, Treatment and Prevention

Anouk Frieling

Oct 9

Atypical Myopathy: Cause, Treatment and Prevention

Atypische Myopathie (AM) is een levensbedreigende acute spierziekte die voornamelijk in het najaar voorkomt bij paarden.

The Anatomy of the Horse's Digestive System

Anouk Frieling

Sep 11

The Anatomy of the Horse's Digestive System

The horse's digestive system is important for digesting feed and absorbing nutrients, each of which has an important function in the...

How do You Formulate an Appropriate Diet for Your Horse?

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Aug 7

How do You Formulate an Appropriate Diet for Your Horse?

Nutrition is an important part of equine health and welfare. A balanced diet contains sufficient amounts of energy, proteins, vitamins...

Anouk Frieling

Jul 10

The Use of Pre and Probiotics

The horse's intestines are important for digestion and converting fibre into the volatile fatty acids acetate, butyrate and propionate....

The Horse's Diet: The Importance and Different Forms of Energy

Anouk Frieling

Jun 12

The Horse's Diet: The Importance and Different Forms of Energy

A diet is formulated according to the horse's daily nutritional needs. A balanced diet is formulated to meet these needs, containing...

The Horse's Airways: The Effect of Roughage on Health and Function

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May 8

The Horse's Airways: The Effect of Roughage on Health and Function

High-quality roughage forms the basis of the diet of the horse. The horse's daily energy intake is mainly derived from digesting fibre...

Anouk Frieling

Apr 10

Nutrition to Support Tendons and Joints

It is crucial for a horse to have healthy tendons and joints to achieve its best athletic performance. Tendons and joints are an...

Regulating and Managing the Horse's Grass Intake

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Mar 14

Regulating and Managing the Horse's Grass Intake

Most horses are turned out daily on grass pastures or sand paddocks. How long and often horses are turned out depends on the different...

Nutrition for the Pregnant and Lactating Mare

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Feb 13

Nutrition for the Pregnant and Lactating Mare

Foaling season is a busy period for breeders. It is important support the mare prior to pregnancy, during gestation, and the lactation...

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Jan 9

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) is a syndrome that develops in the body due to a disturbed metabolism. In recent years, EMS has received...

The Functions and Importance of the Equine Immune System

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Dec 12, 2023

The Functions and Importance of the Equine Immune System

The horse's immune system is one of the body's most important mechanisms. The function of the immune system is to kill harmful pathogens...

Equine Gastric Ulcers: Causes, Treatment, Prevention and the Role of Nutrition

Anouk Frieling

Nov 8, 2023

Equine Gastric Ulcers: Causes, Treatment, Prevention and the Role of Nutrition

Gastric ulcers is a condition where lesions form in the stomach lining. This condition is becoming increasingly common in horses. In...

Vitamins and Minerals in Equine Nutrition

Anouk Frieling

Oct 9, 2023

Vitamins and Minerals in Equine Nutrition

Vitamins and minerals are essential for various metabolic processes in the body and are important for body growth and maintenance, among...

Managing and Maintaining the Horse's Body Weight

Anouk Frieling

Sep 11, 2023

Managing and Maintaining the Horse's Body Weight

The body weight of the horse significantly impacts their performance, health, and overall well-being. Maintaining a healthy body weight...

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Aug 7, 2023

The Effect of Nutrition on Hoof Health

'The hooves carry the horse's entire body weight on a relatively small surface. In addition, the hooves form the basis of the horse's...

The Importance and Function of Electrolytes in Horse Nutrition

Anouk Frieling

Jul 10, 2023

The Importance and Function of Electrolytes in Horse Nutrition

Anouk Frieling

Jun 14, 2023

Sweet Itch Management in Horses

Sweet itch the most common chronic skin condition in horses 1. About 10% of horses worldwide suffer from recurrent sweet itch 1. Sweet...

Anouk Frieling

May 10, 2023

The Importance of Optimal Gut Health

A healthy and well-functioning digestive system is important for the horse's overall health and well-being. Abrupt dietary changes have...