Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
Dr. Wayne McIlwraith describes how joint treatments for horses have changed over the years and what therapeutic options might be on the horizon.
Dr. Stephanie Valberg explains how five major advancements in veterinary technology have helped her and others learn more about and discover new equine muscle disorders.
A user in a wildfire-affected area asks if supplements can help support her horse’s respiratory system.
Proper management of pastures on small acreage can mean better grazing for your horses and reduced hay costs.
Selecting and using a hay feeder that works for you and your horses reduces waste and helps you save on feed costs.
I purchased a horse, and she came with no health records. How do I get her back on a preventive care regimen?
While wire ingestion was once considered a death sentence, researchers recently found that surgery can save some affected horses, especially if the foreign body is identified and treated early.
Vitamin E deficiencies can cause neurologic and other health problems in horses. As such, at-risk horses—from breeding stock and foals to equine athletes and pasture pets—might benefit from supplementation.
Dr. Joe Pagan founded Kentucky Equine Research in 1988 and, in the three decades following, he and his staff have witnessed the evolution of equine nutrition and research trends.
Are you and your horses heading south for the winter? Prepare in advance to keep your equine charges healthy during and after transport.
When harvested correctly, alfalfa is a high-quality source of protein and calcium for horses.
Learn why antibiotics are used to treat certain infections in horses and how you can help prevent antibiotic resistance.
A trainer asks how to classify her horses’ workload when considering their nutritional needs.
Caring for pastures by preventing overgrazing in the winter can increase spring and summer yields.
How to unravel the reason behind your horse’s head-scratching weight loss.
Read some of the top tweets and take-home messages on equine health and nutrition from the 2018 Kentucky Equine Research Conference.
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