Does Sugar Make Horses Anxious or Hyper?
Janice L. Holland, PhD
May 11, 2022
How diets high in starch can impact hindgut function and performance, potentially leading to problems with the ‘gut-brain axis.’
How diets high in starch can impact hindgut function and performance, potentially leading to problems with the ‘gut-brain axis.’
While diet is not directly used to manage PPID, nutritional management goes a long way in helping support these horses.
A nutritionist offers ideas for getting a pre-Cushing’s horse to eat his supplements while maintaining his special diet.
Learn about the delicate balance between two key minerals in horses’ diets.
Dr. Amanda Adams and Erica Jacquay of the University of Kentucky describe new research on how horses of all ages respond to transport—even just trips of 1.5 hours.
Don’t just focus on teeth when addressing the underweight old horse; prioritize diet and lifestyle changes.
Researchers injected horses’ injured joints with a combination of hyaluronan, sodium chondroitin sulfate, and N-acetyl-d-glucosamine (HCSG).
Our equine nutritionist explains why senior feeds are high in fiber and why that’s good for your older horses.
Learn the differences between equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), and insulin dysregulation (ID).
Learn what makes managing ponies special—from their critical need for nutritional supervision to their often feisty personalities.
The three major macronutrients—carbohydrates, fats, and protein—make up the bulk of the equine diet and are the main nutrient sources necessary for all aspects of life.
Management changes are key to preventing and treating airway inflammation.
Get to know the nuances of donkey care, from treating metabolic issues to drug dosing.
From infections and trauma to blockages and growths, here’s what your vet might find within your horse’s head region.
What can an owner do to control a horse’s foot pain? We turned to two equine veterinarians that spend a lot of time managing horses’ feet to find out.
Get tips for helping prepare beet pulp for horses even when it’s cold outside.
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