Imagine a world where equine health is optimised.
A window into the gut
Equine Integrated Health is developing the first veterinary service offering microbiota testing to identify deficiencies in horse gastrointestinal health.
The gastrointestinal tract of a horse contains trillions of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses, collectively known as the microbiome.
The microbiome is essential to a healthy horse, helping digestion, nutrient absorption, energy production and protection from disease. Disruption in the microbiota is linked to disease states such as colic, equine metabolic syndrome, laminitis, equine asthma and behavioural issues.
Our journey
Equine Integrated Health is a collaboration between likeminded, passionate health professionals to drive innovation within the equine industry for the betterment of horse health and welfare.
“The health of the equine gastrointestinal microbiota is irreversibly linked to the overall health of the animal.
More work is needed to improve diagnostic and management treatment protocols for horses suffering from health issues associated with nutrition or feeding.”
E.B Venable et al. 2016. Role of the gut microbiota in equine health and disease. Animal Frontiers, 6: 3(43–49).
