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Equine Nutrition New Year’s Resolutions

Clair Thunes, PhD January 1, 2023

Are you resolving to improve your horse’s nutritional status next year? An equine nutritionist shares her tips.

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Reducing Winter Colic Risk in Your Horse

Clair Thunes, PhD December 5, 2022

Dr. Clair Thunes offers advice for preventing colic when the weather turns cold.

Winter Horse Feeding: Ration Balancer Feeds and Supplements

Clair Thunes, PhD November 14, 2022

Learn the difference between ration balancer feeds and supplements and how they benefit horses when pastures are scarce.

Fall Colic Prevention for Horses

Clair Thunes, PhD October 31, 2022

Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes shares advice on how to reduce your horse’s risk of colicking this fall.

Endoscopic Evaluations in Exercising Thoroughbred Yearlings

Feeding the Young Horse in Training

Janice L. Holland, PhD July 27, 2022

Young horses in work have different nutritional needs than their adult counterparts.

Help Your Horse Beat the Heat

D.J. Carey Lyons July 16, 2022

As tough as steamy summers can be on humans, they can be even harder on horses. Two veterinarians share tips on how to help your horse beat the heat this summer.

Choosing Salt and Mineral Blocks for Horses

Clair Thunes, PhD June 6, 2022

How do you choose between plain white salt blocks, red mineralized blocks, and rock salt on ropes? One nutritionist offers advice on adding salt in your horse’s diet

Understanding Ca and P Ratios for Horse Health

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc May 2, 2022

Learn about the delicate balance between two key minerals in horses’ diets.

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A Sensible Start: Feeding Young Horses from Foaling to Weaning

Katie Navarra July 16, 2021

A well-planned feeding program helps a foal’s caretakers manage growth rate effectively. Learn about common foal-feeding challenges and solutions, as well as how to develop a well-balanced feeding program for young, growing horses.

Urine Test Developed for Vitamin-E-Related Disease Screening

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA June 7, 2021

Veterinarians could soon determine which horses are at risk of certain neurologic diseases through a simple urine test that reveals how a horse breaks down vitamin E.

How To Get a Horse’s Coat To Dapple

Clair Thunes, PhD May 31, 2021

A dappled coat might be a sign of optimum equine health and nutrition, but the reality is more complicated. One equine nutritionist offers advice on bringing out the bloom in your horse’s coat.

Hoof Supplement or Ration Balancer: Which Does My Horse Need?

Clair Thunes, PhD March 29, 2021

Our nutritionist helps resolve a debate between friends about whether a horse with poor hoof quality would benefit from a hoof supplement or a properly portioned ration balancer.

Is There a ‘Right Kind of Salt’ for Horses?

Clair Thunes, PhD February 22, 2021

An equine nutritionist addresses the different types of salt available and how to pick the right one.

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The Consequences of Vitamin E Deficiency in Horses

Equine Disease Quarterly January 16, 2021

Dietary deficiency of vitamin E can lead to three specific neurologic and muscular diseases. Find out if your horse is getting enough.

Finding the Right Amount of Vitamin E for Your Horse

Clair Thunes, PhD December 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.