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Woman feeding a horse in a stall
April 10, 2018

Manage Micronutrients for Optimal Immunity in Horses

Based on currently available research, important micronutrients for optimal immune function include folic acid, zinc, iron, selenium, and vitamins Read more
Horse eating hay
April 03, 2018

Soaking Changes Nutrient Content of Hay

Soaking changes the nutritional profile of forages, most notably in carbohydrate and mineral content. Read more
Pouring oil
March 28, 2018

Working Oil Into Your Horse’s Diet

Despite the fact they don’t have gallbladders, horses digest fat well if it is introduced slowly into the diet Read more
Woman feeding a horse in a stall
March 19, 2018

Benefits of Beet Pulp for Horses

Sugar beets are grown and harvested to make sucrose and cane sugar, and beet pulp is the plant material Read more
Horse licking salt block
February 01, 2018

Salt for Horses: Form Affects Water Intake

The form of salt offered to horses could impact its effectiveness in encouraging the horse to drink. Researchers examined Read more
Draft horses in pasture
February 01, 2018

Benefits of Tall Fescue as Equine Forage

Though tall fescue should be avoided on certain horse operations, especially those catering specifically to breeding and foaling, its Read more
Selenium molecular formula
January 16, 2018

What Is the Best Type of Selenium Supplement for Horses?

This study was conducted to evaluate how exercised Thoroughbreds digest and retain selenium from either sodium selenite or selenium-enriched Read more
Chestnut horse galloping at liberty in arena
January 16, 2018

Supplements, Tiludronate, and Bone Health in Horses

In addition to appropriate training regimens, diet plays an important role in healthy bone formation. Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and Read more
Horse drinking from stream
January 07, 2018

Safe Drinking Water for Horses

To avoid potential problems with natural water sources, it is best to provide additional water in a bucket or Read more
Horse after intense exercise
January 03, 2018

What Are the Effects of Nonstructural Carbohydrate Intake on Glycogen Repletion After Intense Exercise?

Muscle glycogen is a potentially limiting substrate for horses during intense exercise. Low-starch, high-fat concentrates have become popular for Read more
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