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AlvuSana

Science-led monitoring of animal gut health. Precision from within. www.alvusana.com
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02/11/2026

🐴 What's normal for YOUR horse?

Every horse is different — and understanding their individual gut health baseline can help you identify changes that might otherwise go unnoticed.

At AlvuSana, we compare your horse's results against a reference population of thousands of horses with and without gut issues. But monitoring over time adds another valuable perspective: what's normal for your horse.

🔬 Our at-home EquiGut testing services help you take a more informed, proactive approach to gut health management.

Less guesswork. More insight.

Discover our testing options at www.alvusana.com

17/10/2026

Meet the Team! (Part 3)

Ellie, AlvuSana’s new Laboratory Technician, got her BSc(Hons) from Bangor University, and her dissertation looked at the epidemiology of allergies and how social media can be used as a tool for epidemiological research. Ellie’s interest in horses started when she got her first pony at eight years old – and she grew more interested in horse nutrition and gut health after completing her degree.

When Ellie isn’t working, she enjoys hiking, camping and taking her beautiful dog Wellington out for adventures.

14/10/2026

We were absolutely delighted to have the opportunity to talk about AlvuSana and equine gut health at The British Horse Foundation Better Beginnings meeting yesterday!

It was a fantastic opportunity to meet, learn from and chat with some of the equestrian industry's most respected figures — a real honour for us!

🐎 Why is gut health so important in young horses?
In early life, young horses’ gut immune systems rapidly develop while navigating diet changes, parasites, and environmental challenges. Supporting gut health during these early stages is important, as gut inflammation can have implications for health later in life.

At AlvuSana, youngstock gut health is a huge priority for us. We are currently working with several breeders and producers, using our non-invasive faecal biomarker testing service to monitor gut health in young horses as they grow and enter training.

A huge thank you to the The British Horse Foundation, Dr Jan Birch, Yogi Breisner, Richard Davison, Edward Matson (Twemlows Stud Farm AI, ET, OPU & ICSI Centre), and all the organisers and sponsors for putting on such a brilliant event!

🔬 Interested in learning more about your youngstock's gut health?
Visit our website to find out more about AlvuSana's non-invasive gut health testing services.
🌐 www.alvusana.com

10/10/2026

🐴 Every journey takes a toll – even on experienced travellers.

Equine veterinarian Jaak Van Overstraeten explains how transport affects horses, increasing the risk of dehydration, gastric ulcers and potentially life-threatening shipping fever.

From feeding and hydration to rest and recovery, he shares practical advice to help horses travel safely, stay healthy and arrive ready to perform.

🔬 Got a major competition coming up that involves travelling?

Consider monitoring your horse's gut health before, during and after travel with AlvuSana's EquiGut Optimise. Gain valuable insights into your horse's gut health and track changes associated with travel and competition. Nutritional supplements can be useful for managing gut inflammatory spikes. We can also assess whether targeted supplements are effective for supporting your horse's gut health during travelling.

Read the full interview on World of Showjumping:https://www.worldofshowjumping.com/en/Exclusives/WoSJ-Focus/Jaak-Van-Overstraeten-Every-horse-that-is-transported-is-stressed-to-a-degree.html

Find out more via the link in our bio or get in touch.

🔗 www.alvusana.com

30/09/2026

Colic is the leading cause of emergency vet call-outs — and a major cause of premature death in horses. Can we reduce the risk?

🌾 Forage matters. Changing hay/forage is the single biggest factor associated with increased colic risk. Changing feeds and not providing access to forage (in field and stable) also associated with increased risk.

🌿 Introduce new feeds or forage gradually over 7–14 days and keep an eye on how your horse responds. Ensure sure your horses are not left without forage.

🪱 High worm burden and recent treatment with wormer increases colic risk.

☀️ Keep an eye on the weather. Weather changes and grass flushes can also increase risk.

⚠️ Multiple factors will increase risk (e.g. hay change + feed changes+ weather change + no grass/forage = big increase in colic risk)

🔬 Don’t just guess what’s happening in the gut.

EquiGut MOT measures gut inflammation and immune activity alongside a faecal egg count, giving you an objective snapshot of gut health.

Planning a change to feed, forage or supplements? EquiGut Optimise tracks gut health before and after, helping you understand your horse’s response.

You can’t remove every risk — but you can make better-informed decisions.

Find out more via the link in our bio or get in touch.

🔗 www.alvusana.com

23/09/2026

Is your horse’s gut ready for the change of season? 🌱☀️🍂❄️

Changes in forage, turnout, diet, weather and management can all affect gut health throughout the year.

Stay one step ahead with seasonal checks:
🔬 EquiGut MOT — get a snapshot of your horse’s gut health, combining inflammation and immune profiling + FECs with practical management recommendations.
🪱 EquiGut WormCheck — measure strongyle egg shedding with a faecal egg count for evidence-based parasite monitoring and wormer use.

➡️ Swipe to see what to look out for each season.

Want to take some of the guesswork out of your horse’s gut health? Find out more via the link in our bio or get in touch.

Different seasons. Different challenges. Better-informed management.

www.alvusana.com

19/09/2026

Meet the Team! (Part 2)

Jess, AlvuSana's Science and Tech Lead, holds a PhD from the University of Manchester, an MRes in Clinical Sciences and a BSc in Equine Science. Her background spans the animal health industry, clinical sciences and applied horse management. Her doctoral research focused on validating and applying markers of gut health in domestic and semi-feral equids. Her interest in equine gut health grew from years of experience in equine nutrition, particularly supporting horses with complex digestive and health needs.

When not working, Jess enjoys walking, taking her dog to BarnHunt and playing with her two native ponies.

12/09/2026

Meet the Team! (Part 1)

Susanne, one of AlvuSana's directors, is also a professor at the University of Manchester. She previously held a Royal Society Fellowship at Oxford University after receiving her PhD from the University of Liverpool. She has published more than 120 articles on the conservation, behavioural ecology and physiology of >20 species across six continents. She is also an active member of the IUCN Equid specialist group and works on wild equids around the world. Her passion for equine gut health stems from a past of competitive showjumping, equitation and working hunters in Southern California.

Her research still takes her to beautiful conservation dependent landscapes around the world. When not working, Susanne enjoys outdoor sports, including riding, hill walking, skiing and climbing, at a much gentler pace than in the past.

For more information on what we do at AlvuSana: www.alvusana.com

10/09/2026

Consistency matters. In training, in management and in parasite control.

Parasite egg shedding often peaks in early autumn after the warm summer. Managing parasite levels at this time of year can protect horses before the cold winter months arrive.

Faecal egg counts (FECs) identify horses shedding higher levels of strongyle eggs. Indiscriminate worming is not good for horses' guts and can also lead to anthelmintic resistance. Targeted worming can help focus efforts on those that need extra support.

Current CANTER guidance recommends a risk-based approach that uses monitoring tools such as FECs to help determine which horses require treatment.

EquiGut WormCheck – £8.50 per horse, with yard discounts available for 20+ horses.

Yard visits make testing easy and stress free:
- 15+ horses – FREE sample collection
- Fewer than 15 horses – collection available for a small fee

Get in touch to arrange your yard’s autumn testing.

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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