What’s the Difference Between a Probiotic and a Prebiotic?
Michelle Anderson
March 23, 2022
And should I feed them to my horses? Dr. Alicia Long of the University of Pennsylvania answers.
Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
And should I feed them to my horses? Dr. Alicia Long of the University of Pennsylvania answers.
Learn what makes managing ponies special—from their critical need for nutritional supervision to their often feisty personalities.
The three major macronutrients—carbohydrates, fats, and protein—make up the bulk of the equine diet and are the main nutrient sources necessary for all aspects of life.
An upset digestive system can lead to bigger problems, ranging from gastric ulcers to colitis to colic. Sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition.
Learn how proper nutrition can help improve horses’ musculoskeletal, immune, endocrine, and gastrointestinal health.
Learn how to avoid combustion and barn fire caused by your stored hay.
Researchers reviewed dental records from 428 tooth extractions. Here’s what they found.
Researchers showed one product containing this naturally occurring hemp extract is relatively safe.
Some developmental disorders can be dangerous and performance-limiting if not treated promptly and properly.
Horses lose large quantities of sodium, potassium, and chloride, as well as smaller amounts of magnesium and calcium, through their sweat. Supplementation before work might help.
Our equine nutrition expert offers advice to keep horses from chewing on barn wood and fence posts.
Get tips for helping prepare beet pulp for horses even when it’s cold outside.
Fescue toxicosis can cause pregnancy losses and reduced reproductive efficiency in mares. Learn more in this visual guide.
Warm, wet winter weather could lead to higher ergovaline concentrations in pastures, putting broodmares at risk for fescue toxicosis.
A University of Kentucky equine nutrition researcher recently shared what we know about horses’ protein needs, how they digest protein, and its role in building muscle and topline.
An easy keeper began eating bedding after his owner started soaking his hay. A nutritionist describes possible reasons for this behavior and suggestions to solve it.
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