Free Fecal Water Syndrome Explained
Nancy S. Loving, DVM
December 3, 2024
Find out what causes watery feces in horses and whether you should be concerned.
Find out what causes watery feces in horses and whether you should be concerned.
When the temperatures drop, make sure your horses always have access to water and are drinking enough.
Stacking and tarping your hay correctly can ensure quality forage for your horse all winter.
Horses tend to drink less as the temperature of their water drops. However, when given the choice between cold and warm water, horses consume the former.
Proper storage techniques help prevent spoilage, preserve nutrients, avoid mold, and protect against pests, helping your horse’s health and maximizing your investment.
Learn how to calculate the amount of forage your horse or pony needs to achieve a healthy weight and what types of hay might be best for weight loss.
These horsekeeping tips can help keep your farm running smoothly and horses healthy when winter weather arrives. Read more in the Winter 2024 issue of The Horse.
One equine nutritionist weighs in on which type of hay best helps horses stay warm during cold nights.
Read the pros, cons, and surprising facts about slow feeders, including haynets, haybags, and hayboxes.
Cold weather often brings unwanted weight loss in hard-keeping horses. Two experts offer advice on preventing this as we prepare for temperatures to drop.
Does your otherwise healthy horse have trouble keeping pounds on? Here are 5 tips to consider when feeding the mature, healthy hard keeper.
Discover how your horse’s diet plays an important role in optimizing his performance and recovery.
Find out how climate change might affect your horse’s pasture in this U.S. region.
Can horses lose weight too fast? Does exercise or dietary restriction work better for equine weight loss? Two experts answer these questions and more.
An equine nutritionist offers alternatives to soaking hay for horses that live in subfreezing climates during winter.
Learn how to craft a diet for the horse with painful lesions in his stomach.
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