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The digestive system
It’s difficult to get to grips with horse nutrition without an understanding of the digestive system and its functionality. Here we discuss the basics of the system and what you REALLY need to know.
From the mouth food travels down the oesophagus into the stomach. Learn more here.
The stomach is key in the digestive health of the horse and lots of issues can arise here.
Another complex but essential part of the digestion process happens here in the small intestine.
The hindgut is where fermentation takes place. Hindgut health is vital for horse health.
