Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
Dr. Laurie Lawrence of the University of Kentucky describes recent equine nutrition research from her lab, from deciphering forage composition to monitoring obesity. She also shares common misconceptions about feeding horses.
Ditching dry hay in favor of cleaner forage options improved racehorse airway inflammation.
Does your horse need a dollop, dab, pinch, or peck? Learn to formulate a diet based on your horse’s age, body condition, and health status.
Scottish researchers found a half barley straw and half hay ration helped ponies lose weight.
Chokes are common equine emergencies with potentially serious consequences. Here’s what you need to know.
Learn about the clinical signs of colic and what to do if your horse experiences a bout.
Researchers say progressive changes in diets lead to healthier microbiomes and fewer digestive issues, such as diarrhea and colic.
Showing, training, traveling, or even lifestyle changes can put your horse under stress that risks his health. The right nutritional choices can support his immune system, GI tract, and overall well-being. Learn how.
Researchers found blanketed horses during a Wisconsin winter ate 8% less free-choice hay than their unblanketed peers while maintaining similar body conditions.
Omega-3 fatty acids offer horses health benefits, but are fish sources okay for horses to eat?
From winter and summer annuals to perennials and biennials, learn how to prevent and manage pasture weeds.
Brush up on your equine dental knowledge with these free resources.
Blending at least 15% chaff with a horse’s feed can increase consumption times and reduce health risks such as colic and choke.
Are you confused about nutraceuticals in your horse’s diet? Learn more from our equine nutrition expert.
While nutritionists working with ruminants tend to focus on the nutrient content of feeds on a dry matter basis, in equine nutrition we mostly focus on the as-fed value of nutrients.
Learn about how rain during harvesting can affect hay quality and whether you should feed rained-on hay to your horses.
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