Nutrition

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

OCD Factsheet

Fact Sheet: OCD in Horses

Do all young horses with fluid-filled joints or lameness have osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)? Download this fact sheet to find out.

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Spring Calories Count for Horses

Mineral of the Month: Cobalt

Cobalt is an essential part of vitamin B12, which plays a role in the amino acid and fatty acid metabolism as well as nervous system function, making it an important part of the equine diet.

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Horse Water Sources; Should I Worry About the Hardness of My Horses' Water?

Summer Heat Can Stress Farm Animals

The livestock heat index can help producers know when animals, including horses, are at risk for heat stress and require extra resources to combat and withstand the conditions.

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Botulism Fact Sheet

Botulism in Horses

Horses are highly susceptible to botulism, which causes neurologic disease and death. Download this free fact sheet to learn more!

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