Nutrition plays an important part in maintaining a healthy horse. No two horses are alike, and a "one diet fits all" approach isn't always true. Gro 'n Win®, however, can help you make feeding your horse all that more simple. Highly fortified with vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, Gro 'n Win® can help your horse recover from health problems and, in some cases, help protect him from harm.
Read below about common health issues found in horses and how Gro 'n Win® can help:
Weight gain has always been thought of as a consequence of a simple imbalance between calories consumed and calories burnt. However, what makes some animals more prone to weight gain and why they don't seem to lose it remains a mystery. This weight gain may accelerate the onset of several metabolic problems, such as insulin resistance and laminitis, and puts a strain on virtually every body system....More>
What is laminitis? If you have ever cared for a horse or pony that has suffered from laminitis, you know how painful and debilitating or even fatal this condition can be. While the specific cause of laminitis has eluded nutritionists, veterinarians and scientists for many years, we are closer to identifying the risk factors associated with laminitis and, as a result, are targeting management practices to help reduce the risk to.....More>
Insulin is a hormone responsible for things such as regulating blood glucose. It is a hormone under a lot of focus at the moment in equine research, especially in the areas of laminitis and obesity. With more vets using the term when speaking to owners about overweight, laminitic and Cushingoid horses, it is important to have an understanding of what it means for your horse or pony.....More>
Developmental Orthopedic Disease (DOD) is an umbrella term used to categorize a variety of acquired muskoskeletal disorders commonly seen in young growing horses. Often interrelated, these DOD conditions require assessment and management through careful control of exercise and nutrition. Early detection and diagnosis of these conditions usually result in a more rapid and satisfactory response to.....More>
