Feeding to Keep ‘Normal’ Horses Normal
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
October 13, 2023
With much research surrounding how to feed “abnormal” horses, how can we feed “normal” horses to avoid disease? One expert weighs in.
With much research surrounding how to feed “abnormal” horses, how can we feed “normal” horses to avoid disease? One expert weighs in.
Proper nutrition is essential to giving your foal a healthy start to life. Learn how to feed a foal that has been orphaned, rejected, or born to a mare with no milk.
When creating a nutrition plan for horses, it is important to understand how much protein they need and which protein sources are most suitable for each individual.
Proper nutrition is vital for your foal’s health and can ensure he reaches his genetic potential.
Consider growth rate and nutrient balance when deciding what to feed young horses.
Best practices whether milking a mare by hand, using a commercial device, or rigging a milker out of a syringe.
Your foal needs proper nutrition to get a jump on a healthy life. Here are some tips to ensure he receives it.
Are you resolving to improve your horse’s nutritional status next year? An equine nutritionist shares her tips.
Time is life for a foal. Here’s a look at the top causes of illness in newborn foals and how to manage a sick foal.
A veterinarian explains how to increase a horse’s weight safely.
Here’s how to help your weanling foal transition to adulthood as smoothly as possible.
Will a senior diet negatively affect a young horse? Two equine nutritionists agree it likely won’t.
Young horses in work have different nutritional needs than their adult counterparts.
How diets high in starch can impact hindgut function and performance, potentially leading to problems with the ‘gut-brain axis.’
Learn about the delicate balance between two key minerals in horses’ diets.
The three major macronutrients—carbohydrates, fats, and protein—make up the bulk of the equine diet and are the main nutrient sources necessary for all aspects of life.
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