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Rules for Feeding Horses Forage

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc January 10, 2025

An equine nutritionist emphasizes the importance of fiber in horse diets and shares two rules for safe fiber-feeding practices.

Investigating Prebiotics’ Role in Managing Equine Leaky Gut

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc January 8, 2025

Researchers believe exercise, stress, and diet can contribute to leaky gut in horses, but a prebiotic product might reduce the incidence.

Benefits of Extruded Horse Feeds

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc January 7, 2025

Extruded horse feeds offer higher digestibility, longer consumption time, and decreased dust and pathogens, making them an ideal option for feeding some types of horses.

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Feeding the Late-Gestation Broodmare

Janice L. Holland, PhD January 6, 2025

How to ensure the late-gestation mare is getting enough nutrients to meet both her needs and those of the developing fetus.

Horse Care: When Less is More

Nancy S. Loving, DVM December 30, 2024

Find out what commonly applied practices horse owners and caretakers tend to overdo.

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Debra Powell, PhD, PAS December 27, 2024

Just because your horse has access to water does not guarantee he’s drinking enough. Learn more about how to keep horses hydrated.

How To Prevent Winter Nutrient Deficiencies In Horses

Clair Thunes, PhD December 23, 2024

Horses that are used to being on pasture during the spring, summer, and fall might experience nutrient deficiencies during the winter.

What Hay is Safe for My EMS Horse?

Madeline Boast, MSc December 21, 2024

An equine nutritionist explains why NSCs, ESCs, and WSCs are important factors to consider when choosing hay for your EMS horse.

Weight Loss for Horses With Gastric Ulcers

Haylie Kerstetter December 20, 2024

Dr. Patty Graham-Thiers describes the safest ways to help a horse lose weight without overrestricting his forage intake and increasing his risk of gastric ulcers.

Calculating Your Horse’s Daily Forage Intake While Grazing

Haylie Kerstetter December 18, 2024

Dr. Kelly Vineyard explains how to estimate the amount of grass your horse consumes when turned out on pasture and calculate his total daily forage intake.