What’s New With Weaning Foals?
Diane E. Rice
July 18, 2021
As you consider ways you can help your foal—and his dam—through the weaning process, examine proven methods based on research findings to formulate a plan.
As you consider ways you can help your foal—and his dam—through the weaning process, examine proven methods based on research findings to formulate a plan.
A well-planned feeding program helps a foal’s caretakers manage growth rate effectively. Learn about common foal-feeding challenges and solutions, as well as how to develop a well-balanced feeding program for young, growing horses.
Does your horse need a dollop, dab, pinch, or peck? Learn to formulate a diet based on your horse’s age, body condition, and health status.
Omega-3 fatty acids offer horses health benefits, but are fish sources okay for horses to eat?
Are you confused about nutraceuticals in your horse’s diet? Learn more from our equine nutrition expert.
Though they make up only a tiny part of horses’ diets, micronutrients play big roles in major physiological functions, ranging from bone and muscle performance to digestion to hormone signaling.
Human nutritionists encourage eating whole foods and avoiding processed ones. Does the same logic apply to our horses?
With people staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic, more horse owners seem to be seeking nutrition advice online.
Considering a switch? A nutritionist weighs the benefits and drawbacks of feeding horses pelleted hay.
How can you collect colostrum and save it for future use, and how long can you keep it? A veterinarian weighs in.
Find out if oats in your horse’s poop piles means his feed—and your money—are going right through him.
German researchers found foals can spontaneously correct their own overjets (parrot mouth) within a year. However, they also found that foals born without overjets can develop them within the first few months of life.
A nutritionist explains why horses need this amino acid in their diets and what happens if they don’t consume enough.
Confused about your horse’s diet? We’re here to help. Here’s how to craft the proper hay and grain ration.
A steady nutrient supply of mare’s milk is crucial for the functioning of intestinal cells that produce incretins, which in turn influence energy regulation in neonates.
And if a foal has experienced stunted development, can proper nutrition correct any long-term health issues?
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