I have a 30-year-old hinny who is very skinny and is losing weight. Is there anything that I could give him to make him more comfortable, help him gain weight, and not cause him harm?
The degree of hypertension some study horses developed could possibly result in serious complications, scientists found.
Researchers could not identify a positive relationship between inflammation and obesity or insulin resistance in horses.
Too much dietary selenium can cause toxicity or even death. But too little selenium can be life-threatening, as well.
Blue-green algae can produce toxins that cause health problems and even death in animals, including horses.
EMS did not appear to significantly impact horses’ humoral responses compared to age-matched controls, researchers said.
Horses with significant cardiac arrhythmias or ones found during multiple sessions might be less likely to race.
Weight loss is possible in most situations, provided the owner remains actively involved in the nutrition program.
Together the groups have studied fescue toxicosis, equine gut health, and other horse health and management aspects.
Two horse owners allege that feed manufacturer ADM knowingly sold and distributed horse-feed tainted with monensin.
Tim Phillips, PhD, developed a new tall fescue variety that is nontoxic to grazing animals, including horses.
While small in size, Minis have the same health needs and risks as other breeds, as well as a number of unique issues.
If ingested, the leaves and seeds on trees of this genus can cause hemolytic anemia and death in horses.
Congenital cardiovascular malformations are rare in horses but can have serious implications.
Be sure new hay is dry and free of dust and mold, and always introduce it to horses’ diets slowly.
Johnsongrass is a drought-tolerant weed that can cause nerve and fetal damage in horses.
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