How Much Fat Do Horses Need To Eat?
Clair Thunes, PhD
April 29, 2022
An equine nutritionist breaks down how horses use dietary fat and provides current recommendations for feeding omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
An equine nutritionist breaks down how horses use dietary fat and provides current recommendations for feeding omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
A horse owner asks how omega-3s might help her hives-afflicted horse and if adding a fat supplement will unbalance his diet.
Our equine nutritionist explains why senior feeds are high in fiber and why that’s good for your older horses.
Learn how to avoid combustion and barn fire caused by your stored hay.
Our equine nutrition expert offers advice to keep horses from chewing on barn wood and fence posts.
Get tips for helping prepare beet pulp for horses even when it’s cold outside.
Are your horses bored during the winter and early spring months? One farm owner offers ideas to keep them entertained.
Find out what you should tell buyers about the horse’s challenges and how to ensure he gets an appropriate home.
An easy keeper began eating bedding after his owner started soaking his hay. A nutritionist describes possible reasons for this behavior and suggestions to solve it.
Texas experienced record-breaking winter weather and power outages in February 2021 that forced owners to get creative to ensure their horses had access to water. Read about their solutions in this reprint.
Tractors, breeches, and horse-themed jewelry might make up your wish list. But what would your horse ask Santa for?
A certified equine behavior consultant addresses the seemingly telepathic relationship some of us have with our horses.
Are you using heated water buckets or troughs this winter? Stay safe with these tips.
Going barefoot can benefit many horses, especially during the cold months when snow can pack onto steel. But pulling shoes requires planning to ensure horses’ continued comfort.
A veterinarian and equine behavior expert describes signs your horse’s behavior might be related to pain.
Our nutritionist offers advice on feeding foals both before and after they’re weaned from their dams.
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