Basic Health

Vitamin D plays many important roles in the physiology of the horse, such as enabling calcium absorption and maintaining Read more

Be certain to choose nutritional supplements wisely. Read more

High-intensity exercise invigorates the mind and body, leaving many of us feeling refreshed, revitalized, and occasionally a bit sore for Read more

When a horse’s coat gets wet, it loses its protective loft. Body heat is then easily sucked away by Read more

According to a group of researchers from Spain, haptoglobin may be just the metric horse owners and veterinarians need Read more

Obstruction of the esophagus by food or other materials is referred to in the equine world as choke. Consider Read more

Equine gastric ulcer syndrome remains a common and important cause of poor performance, dull and lusterless hair coats, and Read more

To limit health problems related to transport, it is important to examine the health status of the horses before Read more

As fall segues to winter, pasture stops growing, and little risk comes to obese horses that graze dormant grasses. Read more

Probiotics are live-fed microorganisms, usually in paste or powder form, given to achieve digestive normalcy in both humans and Read more