Vitamins & Minerals
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The Consequences of Vitamin E Deficiency in Horses
by Equine Disease Quarterly | Jan 16, 2021
Dietary deficiency of vitamin E can lead to three specific neurologic and muscular diseases. Find out if your horse is getting enough.
Read MoreFinding the Right Amount of Vitamin E for Your Horse
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Dec 21, 2020
An equine nutritionist explains the difference between international units (IU) and milligrams (mg) and how to make sure your horse is getting enough vitamin E.
Read MoreRecipes for Success: Formulating Equine Diets
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Dec 14, 2020
Does your horse need a dollop, dab, pinch, or peck? Learn to formulate a diet based on your horse’s age, body condition, and health status.
Read MoreVitamin E Helps Keep Horse Muscles Healthy
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Dec 5, 2020
Learn why this antioxidant is important for muscle health and how to supplement it safely.
Read MoreSimilar but Different Minerals in Horse Feeds
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Oct 19, 2020
Their names might sound the same, but their molecular makeups are different. Are organic or inorganic forms of trace and macrominerals better for horses?
Read MoreFeeding Horses for Joint Health
by Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS | Oct 14, 2020
Proper nutrition can literally make or break joint health. Here’s what you should know.
Read MoreDo Horses Need Vitamin D Supplementation?
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Oct 5, 2020
If you live at northern latitudes, you might lack vitamin D. But what about your horse?
Read MoreA Quick Guide to Micronutrients for Horses
by Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS | Sep 28, 2020
Though they make up only a tiny part of horses’ diets, micronutrients play big roles in major physiological functions, ranging from bone and muscle performance to digestion to hormone signaling.
Read MoreVitamin E Might Provide Support For Horses in Stressful Situations
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Sep 17, 2020
Vitamin E serves as one of the body’s most potent antioxidants, protecting various cells—including those of the immune system—from the harmful effects of free radicals.
Read MoreCopper in Horse Diets: What Does it Do?
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Aug 30, 2020
Copper is involved energy production, iron metabolism, connective tissue formation, central nervous system function, and melanin production. Is your horse getting enough? If you only feed forage, probably not.
Read MoreImproving Dry Equine Skin and Coats With Nutrition
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Aug 14, 2020
Do you have a horse with flaky skin and a dry mane and tail? The right feed might help.
Read MoreHelp! My Horse Won’t Eat Salt
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Aug 10, 2020
How do you ensure a horse that’s reluctant to use his salt block and refuses to eat loose salt in his ration is getting enough?
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