Horse Feeds: So Many Options!
Clair Thunes, PhD
April 2, 2018
Our equine nutritionist explains the differences between horse life-stage and feed types.
Our equine nutritionist explains the differences between horse life-stage and feed types.
A reader wants to know about possible reasons behind a 14-year-old stallion’s seemingly unprovoked aggressive behavior.
Make sure your horse’s diet supports his regular exercise program with these tips.
A ration balancer might offer the best balance of nutrients and protein for your horse during stall rest.
March and April mark the return of these little birds that play a big role in horse-property insect control.
In regions with mild climates, proper pasture management can allow horses to graze throughout the year.
Our nutritionist weighs whether steaming or soaking hay is more effective at reducing NSC levels for horses with insulin resistance.
Many gastric-support supplements include pectin and lecithins. Find out how they might help horses with EGUS.
Our nutritionist explains how horses break down dietary fat despite not having a gallbladder for bile storage.
Researchers recently determined that horses appear more bothered by social isolation than mild pain.
While scales are most accurate, they’re not always accessible. Here are some other weight estimation techniques to try.
The EDQ still aims to provide accurate information on equine diseases at three levels: in Kentucky, in the United States, and internationally.
Is rice bran or coconut (copra) meal a better option to help a horse gain weight? Our nutritionist shares her thoughts.
Is the sugar content in beet pulp too high for some horses? Read an equine nutritionist’s answer.
I used a senior equine feed to help my hard keeper gain weight. Now, should I switch him to a low-NSC product?
Find out why a horse might gain weight when switched to a feed marketed as “low-starch.”
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