Selenium is an important part of the equine diet, but is only required in small amounts and has a narrow safety margin.
Study results suggest caretakers spend nearly $435 more annually managing obese equids compared to their nonobese ones.
Completely re-establishing pastures might sound daunting, but can result in healthier grass and more forage for horses.
The event will take place Jan. 22, 2018, at the Scott County Extension Office, in Georgetown, Kentucky.
Dr. Clair Thunes explains how eating hay and the digestion process helps keep horses warm.
Appropriately managing high-traffic areas and pasture overgrowth can help improve your horse’s habitat and health.
How can you make sure your horse is getting the nutrition he needs during the cold months? Ask our equine nutritionist!
Is your donkey bored? Here are suggestions for adding entertaining food to your donkey’s environment.
The equine-focused workshop will be held at the American Forage and Grassland Council conference on Jan. 15, 2018.
If your cool-season grass pastures are green during the fall, chances are they’re healthy and productive.
Protect pastures by using rotational grazing and managing manure.
Factors to consider include facility design, rotational grazing, recommended seeding practices, and toxic weeds.
If your pastures are lacking in quality grasses, review these steps for renovating and improving grazing areas.
In Part 1 of our series, learn which grasses commonly populate healthy horse pastures.
Researchers say horses could help control some invasive species while maintaining good body weight.
Owners of horses with medical problems reported “good” results following nutritional consultation in 92% cases.
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