The Uterine Environment’s Impact on Foal Metabolism
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
November 14, 2015
Researchers say the uterine environment can significantly impact a foal’s future bone health, metabolism, and more.
Researchers say the uterine environment can significantly impact a foal’s future bone health, metabolism, and more.
Scientists are investigating an active pharmaceutical ingredient called NP-500 with studies in horses.
Recent study results support the hypothesis that omega-3s could modify a joint’s response to inflammation.
Here’s how to help your horse make the switch from pasture to hay as easy and healthy as possible.
Submit your questions now for our expert, independent equine nutrition consultant Clair Thunes, PhD.
Here’s what you need to know about this important forage in your horse’s diet.
Researchers ran four tests on the same group of horses to compare results and determine sensitivity and specificity.
Can consuming a high-sugar diet cause a horse to behave in an anxious or hyperactive way?
Brian Nielsen, PhD, of Michigan State University’s Department of Animal Science, presents up-to-date information on feeding the athletic horse and using nutritional supplements.
Feeding a balanced diet and ensuring nutrient replacement after exercise are imperative to keep horses performing well.
Learn how to determine if your horse is underweight and what feeding options are available for hard keepers.
Veterinarians know that balanced hooves influence a horse’s way of going and help maintain healthy joint function. Learn more from our experts, who are both veterinarians and experienced farriers.
The equine body requires electrolytes; their levels govern functions ranging from muscle contraction to fluid transfer between cells to hydration.
Of the 1,278 respondents, 638 people (50%) said their horse receives 1 to 3 pounds of grain or concentrate feed daily.
Rising feed prices and drought conditions have led to a growing interest in using fodder systems to feed horses.
Risk factors identified include height, a previous history of laminitis, breed, herd size, and more.
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