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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 2 rules for safe fiber-feeding practices.

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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.

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.

Senior Horse Dental Health

Heather Smith Thomas December 14, 2024

When your older horse’s pearly whites are past their prime, keep an eye out for signs of specific problems.

Feeding Horses With Special Needs

Lucile Vigouroux December 13, 2024

Read about the do’s and don’ts of feeding horses that have 4 common health conditions, including gastric ulcers, metabolic disorders, and more.

Choosing the Right Forage for Your Horse

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA December 9, 2024

Is your horse’s hay meeting his nutritional, health, and welfare needs? Learn how to make informed forage decisions.

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.

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Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc November 7, 2024

Read the pros, cons, and surprising facts about slow feeders, including haynets, haybags, and hayboxes.

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Tanja Bornmann November 6, 2024

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Equine Disease Quarterly October 28, 2024

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Madeline Boast, MSc October 18, 2024

Can horses lose weight too fast? Does exercise or dietary restriction work better for equine weight loss? Two experts answer these questions and more.