Do Fish Help Keep Horse Water Tanks Clean?
Clair Thunes, PhD
May 27, 2019
Do fish help keep horse water tanks clean? Maybe not, our nutritionist says, but they might have other benefits. Here’s why.
Do fish help keep horse water tanks clean? Maybe not, our nutritionist says, but they might have other benefits. Here’s why.
With routine blood work and a strategic supplementation protocol, you can help your horse avoid the negative consequences associated with vitamin E deficiency. Here’s how.
Some severe headshaking cases that are resistant to existing treatments and can significantly compromise a horse’s quality of life. But researchers have recently determined that a supplementation regimen could help.
What are aflatoxins, how do they end up in livestock feed, and are they dangerous to horses? Our equine nutritionist explains.
Apples are a token equine treat, but could they be toxic? While it’s unlikely, our nutritionist still says to use caution when feeding fruits to horses.
Are you looking for an economical option to make sure your easy-keeping horse is getting the nutrition you need? Dr. Clair Thunes suggests trying a ration balancer.
Dr. Clair Thunes shares information about how blood tests can help ensure your horse is getting the nutrition he needs.
An owner gives her two horses the same feed and is happy with the results with one horse but is concerned about the other. Dr. Clair Thunes discusses what causes horses to respond differently to the same diet.
Independent equine nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes shares basic guidelines for feeding horses enough calories and what factors might influence your horse’s caloric needs.
Managing horses with PPID is an ongoing commitment and requires careful veterinary observation. By monitoring both clinical signs and endocrine values, many affected horses can return to athletic function and/or maintain a good quality of life.
Moving north for the summer or south for the winter with horses can make feeding them a consistent diet challenging. An equine nutritionist offers tips to ease the transition.
An independent equine nutritionist answers horse owner questions on forage, feed concentrates, fats, supplements, and more.
Combination supplements claiming to support joints, gut health, coat quality, and more might make feeding time easier, but do they work?
Our nutritionist offers advice for fairly and critically evaluating equine nutritional supplement claims.
Riding before your horse gets fed could put him at risk for gastric ulcers. Find out why.
From infectious disease to microbial imbalance in the gut, causes of chronic diarrhea in horses run the gamut. And, veterinarians agree, finding a solution should be a methodical trial-and-error process.
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