Horse Vitamins: What’s an IU?
Clair Thunes, PhD
July 8, 2024
International units are used to quantify similar biologically active substances such as vitamins and hormones. One equine nutritionist explains.
Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
International units are used to quantify similar biologically active substances such as vitamins and hormones. One equine nutritionist explains.
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Do certain concentrates increase gastric ulcer risk? A nutritionist answers this commonly asked question.
Researchers believe adding alfalfa pellets to your horse’s diet might help manage and prevent ulcers in the lower region of the stomach.
An owner seeks advice on managing a senior horse with PPID (formerly Equine Cushing’s) disease during a heat wave.
Addressing your high-energy horse’s behavior using diet might involve some trial and error. Learn what you should consider before adjusting his feeding program.
Follow these 12 tips to improve your horse’s welfare while on stall rest for injury or illness.
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Two experts weigh in on common equine hindgut problems and how you can manage them. Sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition.
Research shows slight shifts in the horse’s intestinal microbiome can have far-reaching effects.
Getting back to basics and simplifying meals might be the key to keeping the horse’s hindgut healthy and functioning properly.
A nutritionist explains how meeting your sport horse’s dietary needs can help keep him healthy and performing his best.
Remember these tips on leaving food and water for horses should you need to evacuate without them during a disaster.
When does a horse need selenium supplementation, and what’s the best way to provide it? An equine nutritionist weighs in.
Be sure your horse’s hoof supplement contains these minerals to ensure it will positively impact his hoof health.
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