Will Whey Protein Improve My Horse’s Topline?
Clair Thunes, PhD
March 10, 2025
An equine nutrition expert addresses toplines, horse protein needs, and if whey is the way to go.
How to care for the basic health needs of horses
An equine nutrition expert addresses toplines, horse protein needs, and if whey is the way to go.
Your horse’s nutritional requirements depend on his life stage and individual needs.
Even with better diagnostics and treatments, hands-on exams and movement assessments remain essential for finding the source of back pain in horses.
Listen to this Ask TheHorse Live podcast episode and hear what 2 experts say about equine degenerative joint disease. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.
Learn about the technique and timing of this mainstay in conservative management of equine leg injuries.
Consider the benefits of including veterinarians in your horse’s preventive care this spring.
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.
Learn how to tailor your mare and foal’s feeding program from late pregnancy to weaning with expert guidance.
Two equine biomechanics researchers share insight on how to properly use equine training aids such as elastic bands, longeing systems, and various rein rigs.
Osteoarthritis might not be completely avoidable as a horse ages, but early diagnosis and conscientious care can slow its advance and minimize pain.
Understanding new research developments.
Researchers recently described the appearance of normal and injured equine patellar ligaments on stifle ultrasound, which had not been previously reported.
Here’s how one veterinarian localizes lameness to the horse’s stifle, treats stifle injuries, and performs surgery when necessary.
An equine nutritionist explains why you should consider your individual horse’s needs and forage source before choosing a ration balancer.
Researchers believe PPID (formerly called equine Cushing’s disease) might have negative effects on mare fertility but need more research to understand why.
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