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Obese Broodmares Have Lower Embryonic Survival Rates
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Nov 18, 2022
Keeping donor and recipient mares in moderate body condition might improve survival rates of transferred embryos.
Read MoreControlling Obesity in Horses
by Shoshana Rudski | Sep 16, 2022
Using a focus-on-forage approach, a veterinarian specializing in equine nutrition explains how she plans a diet for easy keepers.
Read MoreFix Easy Keeper Feeding Mistakes
by Erica Larson | Sep 12, 2022
An equine nutritionist explains how to rectify common mistakes owners make while feeding easy keepers.
Read MoreFeeding Nonworking Horses
by Erica Larson | Aug 22, 2022
Here are some tips for promoting nonworking horses’ optimal health (and preventing potential problems) with nutrition.
Read MoreStudy: Judges Favor Fat Ponies Over Lean Ones
by Erica Larson | Aug 11, 2022
Judges often place overweight ponies—which could be at greater risk for metabolic issues and laminitis—higher than their leaner counterparts in competition.
Read MoreHow To Help Your Horse Lose Weight
by Equus | Jul 12, 2022
A careful approach to nutrition and exercise can help you keep your horse at an ideal weight.
Read More5 Steps for Equine Weight Loss
by Diane E. Rice | Jun 17, 2022
Learn how to help your horse shed his excess pounds safely.
Read MoreFeeding Horses With Special Needs
by Lucile Vigouroux | May 23, 2022
Read about the do’s and don’ts of feeding horses with 4 common health conditions, including gastric ulcers, metabolic disorders, and more, in the May 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreFeeding Metabolic Horses
by Debra Powell, PhD, PAS | May 13, 2022
Discover what, when, and how to feed horses with metabolic issues such as EMS, ID, and PPID.
Read MoreWarm-Season Grass in the A.M.: The Ultimate Low-Carb Pasture?
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | May 13, 2022
Warm-season grasses, such as Bermuda and modified crabgrass, and early morning turnouts might be ideal for obese horses and those with metabolic issues.
Read MoreHorse Grazing Muzzle FAQs
by Erica Larson | May 2, 2022
Why do some horses wear muzzles, but others don’t? Does your horse need to wear a muzzle year-round? From proper fit to feeding, here’s what you need to know about these weight-loss contraptions.
Read MoreRecognizing and Managing Overweight Horses
by Katie Navarra | Mar 21, 2022
Learn how nutritionists took three horses from fat to fabulous in this article from the March 2022 issue of The Horse.
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