At some point in their lives, a horse will likely get an illness or infection requiring antibiotics. We also may call these broader spectrum treatments "antimicrobials." The purpose is to, of course, kill off any harmful pathogen, usually bacteria, to allow the horse to heal. The problem with many of these drugs is that they kill off bacteria, fungi and other microbes indiscriminately, including the beneficial microbes in the gut of the horse. Thus, in this week's podcast, we discuss the effect of antibiotics on the digestive tract. We chat about what horse owners can do to help their horses during and after treatment to ensure they can maintain a healthy gut while taking their medication. Another cant miss episode!
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