
Food Allergies, Intolerances, and Sensitivities in Horses
Explore the methods used to diagnose food-related issues in horses and effectively manage their clinical signs.


Explore the methods used to diagnose food-related issues in horses and effectively manage their clinical signs.

Some medications are critical for horses’ health but don’t taste great. Here are tips from an equine nutritionist to encourage them to eat their pills.

An equine nutrition expert addresses toplines, horse protein needs, and if whey is the way to go.

Adding oil to your horse’s diet can improve coat quality and weight gain. An equine nutritionist describes factors to consider before choosing an oil to feed your horse.

Not all carbohydrates are created equal, and “low-carb” definitely doesn’t mean “no-carb.” A nutritionist explains.

An equine nutritionist shares tips to reduce impaction colic risk in senior horses, focusing on hydration, digestion, proper feeding practices, and more.

Researchers found that a herd of Icelandic horses survived after their water source froze amid snowstorms. But, as a rule, horses should always have access to fresh water.

Horses with certain health conditions should skip sweet treats. Find out if your horse is one.

Horses that are used to being on pasture during the spring, summer, and fall might experience nutrient deficiencies during the winter.

As your horse ages, dental problems might develop that require changes to his diet.

Horses tend to drink less as the temperature of their water drops. However, when given the choice between cold and warm water, horses consume the former.

Rapid weight loss can lead to hyperlipemia, a serious and sometimes fatal condition.

An owner asks for help feeding her mare who needs to gain weight but is proving to be a picky eater. An equine nutritionist shares some advice.

Internal parasites can damage horses’ digestive tracts, causing lifelong issues with nutrient absorption.

Horses can consume hay pellets or cubes rapidly. How can we slow them down to increase their time spent chewing?

Find out how proper nutrition, including high-quality protein, could help improve muscling over your horse’s back.
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