Preventing Nutrient Deficiencies in Foals
Anna Pesta Dunaway, PhD
March 31, 2025
Learn how to feed growing horses correctly to avoid developmental orthopedic disease.
Learn how to feed growing horses correctly to avoid developmental orthopedic disease.
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.
Find out how much protein your horse’s diet provides and whether it comes from high-quality sources.
Sourcing lower-energy hay and implementing slow-feeding strategies can help reduce your horse’s risk of becoming obese and developing metabolic problems.
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.
Learn how to adjust your mare’s diet to support a healthy pregnancy, ensure adequate milk production, and maintain her body condition during this critical time.
Find out why your horse might be more prone to impaction colic during winter and how you can reduce the risk.
An equine nutritionist explains the best way to switch your horse to a new hay and what to do if you have limited hay storage.
An equine nutritionist explains why you should consider your individual horse’s needs and forage source before choosing a ration balancer.
Not all carbohydrates are created equal, and “low-carb” definitely doesn’t mean “no-carb.” A nutritionist explains.
A podiatrist gives his tips for keeping a horse with chronic laminitis and equine metabolic syndrome comfortable.
An equine nutritionist shares tips to reduce impaction colic risk in senior horses, focusing on hydration, digestion, proper feeding practices, and more.
Proper shoeing aligns with a horse’s conformation and job, enhancing natural abilities with minimal interference.
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.
Should you adjust your horse’s diet if he will have time off during winter? What changes are safe to make? An equine nutritionist explains.
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