Feeding Horses Forage Post-Colic Surgery Improves Outcomes
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
July 15, 2019
Researchers found providing handfuls of forage to horses within hours after colic surgery improved gut healing.
Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
Researchers found providing handfuls of forage to horses within hours after colic surgery improved gut healing.
Flaxseed is quickly becoming a popular nutritional supplement for horses. But what exactly is this grain and how does it benefit the horse? Here’s wha to know about flaxseed.
Summer is a great time to get out and enjoy your horse, but the season also comes with management challenges. In this prerecorded Q&A, we’ll answer your hot weather health questions about riding, bathing, hydration, and transportation. You’ll also learn the signs of heat exhaustion and how to protect your horse.
Out-of-control critters can pass along pathogens, damage property and structures, and create unhygienic messes. Find out how to deter unwanted visitors such as birds, raccoons, skunks, and other rodents on your horse farm.
Is it okay to feed a growing 3-year-old horse alfalfa hay? An equine nutritionist weighs in.
Careful dietary consideration can help make an OTTB’s transition from racehorse to pleasure or sport horse easier on his digestive system.
Use our free adult horse weight calculator to estimate your horse’s weight using body length and heart girth measurements.
Staff from the UK Horse Pasture Evaluation program recently observed ergot bodies in tall fescue pastures on several Central Kentucky horse farms. Here’s what to watch for.
Buttercups in horse pastures can cause problems, but their acrid taste usually deters livestock from grazing. Here’s what to know.
Australian researchers recently tested whether velagliflozin could help prevent laminitis in horses, and they say it’s showing promising results in early trials.
High temperatures and humidity can make caring for horses a challenging endeavor.
What does it mean if you find corn in your corn-free horse feed? Our nutritionist explains how mills are cleaned and how it can affect your horse’s health.
Lemon verbena extract could help reduce cellular stress that leads to oxidative damage, which, in turn, can compromise horse health and welfare. Here’s how.
June is National Camping Month! Here are some tips on finding vacation spots that offer accommodations for both you and your horse.
A U.S. Equestrian Team veterinarian who has overseen the shipping of horses to six Olympic Games shares what steps to take before, during, and after a long-distance trailer ride.
Riding and camping in wilderness areas can present challenges for feeding your horse. Here are some tips.
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