How to Tell if Your Horse is Dehydrated
Jeanette "Jay" Mero, DVM
July 19, 2019
Dr. Jeanette Mero describes the early warning signs of dehydration in horses and shares how much a horse should drink on a hot day.
Dr. Jeanette Mero describes the early warning signs of dehydration in horses and shares how much a horse should drink on a hot day.
Wild weather in the Midwest has left livestock producers on the hunt for hay early in the year. As a result, horse owners might have a difficult time finding it when they need it later this year.
Our equine nutritionist offers feeding advice to help the stocked-up horse.
Researchers found providing handfuls of forage to horses within hours after colic surgery improved gut healing.
Flaxseed is quickly becoming a popular nutritional supplement for horses. But what exactly is this grain and how does it benefit the horse? Here’s wha to know about flaxseed.
Summer is a great time to get out and enjoy your horse, but the season also comes with management challenges. In this prerecorded Q&A, we’ll answer your hot weather health questions about riding, bathing, hydration, and transportation. You’ll also learn the signs of heat exhaustion and how to protect your horse.
Out-of-control critters can pass along pathogens, damage property and structures, and create unhygienic messes. Find out how to deter unwanted visitors such as birds, raccoons, skunks, and other rodents on your horse farm.
Is it okay to feed a growing 3-year-old horse alfalfa hay? An equine nutritionist weighs in.
Careful dietary consideration can help make an OTTB’s transition from racehorse to pleasure or sport horse easier on his digestive system.
Staff from the UK Horse Pasture Evaluation program recently observed ergot bodies in tall fescue pastures on several Central Kentucky horse farms. Here’s what to watch for.
Buttercups in horse pastures can cause problems, but their acrid taste usually deters livestock from grazing. Here’s what to know.
High temperatures and humidity can make caring for horses a challenging endeavor.
A U.S. Equestrian Team veterinarian who has overseen the shipping of horses to six Olympic Games shares what steps to take before, during, and after a long-distance trailer ride.
Riding and camping in wilderness areas can present challenges for feeding your horse. Here are some tips.
Nearly half of the European feed samples researchers analyzed had levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids—naturally occurring, potentially toxic organic compounds—that were higher than the accepted maximum tolerated levels, they said.
One study presented at the 2019 Equine Science Society Symposium found the answer. Also learn about how vibration plates really affect horses, if GPS accurately measures horse speed, and more.
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