Understanding Sugar Levels in Horses’ Hay
Clair Thunes, PhD
July 17, 2023
Learn how to choose the right type of forage for horses with metabolic problems.
Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
Learn how to choose the right type of forage for horses with metabolic problems.
Understanding the differences between these groups’ microbiomes and adjusting dietary and management practices accordingly could help improve domestic horse welfare.
Soaking hay for horses with PPID or insulin dysregulation can reduce the WSC and ESC values, making it safer for these horses to consume.
Grazing horses at night can help keep them at a healthy weight and reduce their sugar intake.
Researchers have determined that limiting horses’ access to hay might make them more likely to engage in abnormal and aggressive behaviors.
Tying-up is a painful muscle condition in horses. An equine nutritionist offers advice on how to balance your horse’s diet to decrease the likelihood of an episode.
Miniature Horses with allergies can be challenging to manage and might have different dietary needs than their larger counterparts.
New research shows that electrolyte supplementation might not be necessary for horses in light to moderate work.
Horses’ gut microbiomes changed less during stressful situations when the supplement was on board.
Horses with insulin dysregulation can experience increased sugar absorption in the intestines, which could cause changes in blood glucose levels.
Soybean meal can be a good source of protein for horses but cannot serve as a horse’s entire feed ration. An equine nutritionist offers alternatives and additions to soybean meal in horses’ diets.
Smoky air makes breathing difficult and can exacerbate equine asthma. Learn how to support your horse’s respiratory health via nutrition and reduce airway irritants during fire season.
Choosing a diet that is low in starch and sugar can help reduce excess muscle glycogen storage in horses with PSSM.
Proper nutrition is essential to giving your foal a healthy start to life. Learn how to feed a foal that has been orphaned, rejected, or born to a mare with no milk.
One nutritionist discusses the unique dietary needs of mules.
When creating a nutrition plan for horses, it is important to understand how much protein they need and which protein sources are most suitable for each individual.
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