Nutrition-Related Problems
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Focus on Forage for Successful Recovery From Laminitis
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Jun 20, 2022
Low-starch forage and weight loss can help horses with laminitis regain their foothold.
Read MoreMyths and Misconceptions About Equine Nutrition
by Michelle Anderson | Jun 9, 2022
Does alfalfa make horses “hot”? Should they not eat before exercising? Many of our feeding practices are based on tradition, but what’s really best for our horses? Sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition.
Read MoreChoosing Salt and Mineral Blocks for Horses
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jun 6, 2022
Choosing between plain white salt blocks, red mineralized blocks, rock salt on ropes, and more can be challenging. Our nutritionist offers advice on the best way to supplement salt in your horse’s diet.
Read MoreFeeding Horses With Special Needs
by Lucile Vigouroux | May 23, 2022
Read about the do’s and don’ts of feeding horses with 4 common health conditions, including gastric ulcers, metabolic disorders, and more, in the May 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreHigh-Starch Meals Induce Systemic Inflammation in Older, Heavier Horses
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | May 12, 2022
Younger age and lower body condition appear to protect horses against occasional spikes in nonstructural carbohydrate consumption.
Read MoreTwo Keys to Ulcer-Free Horses: Forage and Starch/Sugar Intake
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | May 9, 2022
Consider these nutritional factors when formulating your horse’s diet to avoid GI issues such as equine squamous gastric disease.
Read MoreRecognizing and Managing Overweight Horses
by Katie Navarra | Mar 21, 2022
Learn how nutritionists took three horses from fat to fabulous in this article from the March 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreUsing Diet to Deter Equine Diseases
by Emily Dickson, MS | Mar 7, 2022
Learn how proper nutrition can help improve horses’ musculoskeletal, immune, endocrine, and gastrointestinal health.
Read MoreFeeding the EOTRH Horse
by Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS | Feb 7, 2022
Learn how to design a diet for horses suffering or recovering from equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis (EOTRH).
Read MoreThe Horse, Zoetis Team for Equine Dental Awareness Month
by Michelle Anderson | Feb 4, 2022
February is National Pet Dental Health Month, and to help educate owners about their horses’ oral health, The Horse has partnered with Zoetis for Equine Dental Awareness Month.
Read More7 Dietary Deficiencies in Horses
by Chelsie J. Huseman, MS, PhD | Nov 8, 2021
Providing a balanced diet that meets your horse’s nutritional needs and being aware of possible shortcomings are vital for his care. Read about seven aspects of your horse’s diet that might not be up to par.
Read MoreAfter the Flood: Cleaning Your Horse Farm
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Sep 11, 2021
Here’s how to get your farm back to normal so your horses have a safe and comfortable place to, once again, call home.
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