Valor: Forage First

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FIBRE

Good equine health begins with a well-functioning gastrointestinal tract. For healthy digestion, a horse needs a daily intake of fibre. But what does fibre actually do? What is the relationship between fibre and the microbiome? And does every horse get enough fibre? In this article, Dr Erica Reijerkerk, a veterinary surgeon and specialist in equine internal medicine, tells us all about fibre, explaining why it’s important and what happens as it passes through a horse’s body.

8 valor, Forage first. But not forage only


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