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Baled Hay vs. Pellets: What's Best for My Horse?

Do Hay Pellets Alone Provide Horses Enough Fiber?

Clair Thunes, PhD October 1, 2018

Our nutritionist looks at whether all-pellet diets are good for horses.

Trace Mineral Basics: Cobalt

Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS July 29, 2018

Cobalt is required in very small amounts in the equine diet.

Trace Mineral Basics: Zinc and Copper

Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS July 12, 2018

Learn more about these trace minerals that are vital to horse health.

Is There a 'Right Kind of Salt' for Horses?

Why is My Filly Obsessed with Salt?

Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS July 4, 2018

My filly is licking and biting her salt block obsessively. Is it possible for her to eat too much salt?

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Mineral of the Month: Manganese

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment March 24, 2018

While an average 1,100-pound adult horse at rest or lightly exercised requires only 400 milligrams per day, this mineral is important to bone and cartilage development.

Soil Selenium Levels and Equine White Muscle Disease

Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS January 22, 2018

Foals with a selenium deficiency are at risk of developing white muscle disease, which leads to skeletal and cardiac muscle abnormalities.

My Horse Keeps Eating his Himalayan Salt Block: Is He Okay?

Shannon Pratt-Phillips, MSc, PhD April 12, 2017

An equine nutritionist explains how to ensure your horse gets an appropriate amount of salt.

Trace Mineral Basics: Molybdenum

Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS March 10, 2017

Molybdenum isn’t usually a topic of conversation, but this mineral is an important part of your horse’s diet.

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Trace Mineral Basics: Manganese

Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS March 9, 2017

In some areas, water sources can contain substantial amounts of Mn, which can affect dietary needs.

Trace Mineral Basics: Iron

Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS March 6, 2017

Iron plays a key role in oxygen transport and immune function in the horse.

Trace Mineral Basics: Iodine

Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS March 1, 2017

Find out how iodine plays an important role in equine metabolism, growth and development, and overall health.

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Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS February 3, 2017

Pay special attention to the purpose statement, guaranteed analysis, ingredients, and directions for use.

Do Pre- and Probiotics Help Horses?

Clair Thunes, PhD January 23, 2017

A nutritionist looks at the relevant, if limited, research about pre- and probiotics in the equine diet.

What is Big-Head Disease?

World Equine Veterinary Association June 7, 2016

This condition, caused by an unbalanced diet, can have serious musculoskeletal implications for affected horses.

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University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment March 26, 2016

Smith’s research is focused on determining the dietary requirement for the amino acid threonine in growing horses.

Nutritional Management of Growing Horses

Erica Larson October 17, 2015

Growing horses require specific nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to aid in proper development.

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