A healthy liver is at the heart of your horse’s wellbeing — supporting energy, balance, and natural detoxification every day. It often starts with a routine blood test. Your vet calls with the results — “Liver enzymes are a little high.” Not catastrophic. Not an emergency. But enough to make your stomach drop. If you’ve ever been in that position, you’re not alone. Subtle liver changes are surprisingly common, especially in horses with metabolic issues such as Equine Metaboli

🧬 The Overlooked Gut–Immune–Metabolism Axis It’s now well-established in both human and veterinary science that the digestive system is central to immune balance and metabolic function. Here’s why gut health is crucial for horses prone to: EMS & Insulin Resistance Laminitis (acute and subclinical) PPID (Cushing’s) The Impact of a Compromised Gut When the gut is compromised, several issues can arise: Systemic inflammation increases, raising laminitis risk. Insulin sensitivity