Nutrition

Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses

Feeder Facts; what nutrients does a horse need

What Nutrients Does a Horse Need?

Any good feeding program meets the nutrient needs for the animal, maintains a healthy digestive system, and offers feeds of the highest quality. Does your horse’s diet include the required nutrients?

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is it safe to feed moist hay to horses

Is It Safe to Feed Moist Hay to Horses?

A reader’s first-cutting hay brought in right from the field feels a bit damp. Our nutritionist explains why she should be cautious and how to tell if the forage is safe to feed her horses.

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hemp for horses

Hemp for Horses: Safety and Uses

Hemp oil, hemp meal, CBD, and THC all come from similar—and sometimes the same—plants and are becoming more popular as cannabis and industrial hemp regulations loosen. Learn how nutritionally rich hemp might help your horse.

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Preventing Water Pollution on Your Horse Farm

Preventing Water Pollution on Your Horse Farm

Get tips and information on horse farm water-quality issues, creating a water and soil conservation and nutrient management plan, and accessing resources available to help landowners comply with agricultural water quality acts.

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Senior Horse Health Problems: What to Watch For

Dr. Liz Arbittier encourages owners and caretakers of senior horses to call their vet if they notice any changes in health or behavior, even when it seems minor, to identify issues and begin treatment early. Here’s what to watch for.

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