How Paddock Size Impacts Equine Social Interactions
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
December 29, 2017
Larger paddocks led to fewer social interactions–both positive and negative–among horses, researchers found.
Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
Larger paddocks led to fewer social interactions–both positive and negative–among horses, researchers found.
Articles on laminitis, colic, hoof abscesses, licking and chewing, and wound care are among the most-read in 2017.
Find reports and forms on horse identification, scratches, supplements, harmonious housing, senior horses, and more.
Selenium is an important part of the equine diet, but is only required in small amounts and has a narrow safety margin.
Not everyone sees snow fly during the winter months, but horses still have seasonal needs that must be met.
Find out why a horse might prefer electrolyte water over plain water and if that’s a cause for concern.
Take a look at how immunosenescence and its effects impact the way owners and veterinarians care for senior horses.
Lean horses actually spent more time than obese ones eating, but both groups consume roughly the same amount of hay.
Ensure you’re providing your senior horse with the support he needs to stay healthy all winter long.
Study results suggest caretakers spend nearly $435 more annually managing obese equids compared to their nonobese ones.
Completely re-establishing pastures might sound daunting, but can result in healthier grass and more forage for horses.
The event will take place Jan. 22, 2018, at the Scott County Extension Office, in Georgetown, Kentucky.
Find a year’s worth of tips to keep your horse healthy in every season.
Dr. Clair Thunes explains how eating hay and the digestion process helps keep horses warm.
Researchers found that the cribbers in their study were deficient in selenium.
Appropriately managing high-traffic areas and pasture overgrowth can help improve your horse’s habitat and health.
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