Researchers found that 58% of responding hospitals said they consult a nutritional adviser about feeding their patients and 21% reportedly feed all patients the same type of feed.
We must consider the breeds of our horses and ponies when planning their diets. Here’s a look at what we currently know about feeding major equid categories and where we’re heading.
Our nutritionist helps a reader make sense of horse feeds advertised as low-sugar, low-starch, lite, and more.
Lactating mares’ nutritional requirements increase drastically in order to maintain weight while providing nursing foals with enough critical nutrients.
Proper spring turnout management and monitoring body condition are important steps to keeping your horse healthy.
Drs. Vern Dryden and Amanda Adams offer advice for managing EMS horses and selecting supplements.
Dr. Amanda Adams explains the difference between equine metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance.
Learn more about nutrition’s role in the development and management of equine endocrine disorders and how you can reduce your horse’s risk of developing a secondary disease.
Learn about keeping OTTBs healthy and happy as they move into new disciplines. We’ll cover feeding, vet care, handling, and more!
Older horses tended to have higher insulin secretory responses to glucose compared to adult horses, researchers found.
A correct diet can make these sometimes-debilitating conditions manageable.
Do all the supplements, concentrates, and forages on the market have you confused about what’s best to feed your horse? Learn what your horse really needs to eat from equine nutritionist and consultant, Dr. Clair Thunes.
Learn the risks of equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and get management and treatment tips in this easy-to-follow visual guide.
Dr. Amanda Adams shares information about how nutrition can impact the immune responses of geriatric horses.
Do you love draft horses? Learn about 10 of their unique health and management needs in this special report.
Dealing with the post-laminitic horse has its challenges, but it is also rewarding when you’re able to see your horse living a good quality of life and returning to his or her former profession.
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