Nutrition

Many equine nutrient requirements are based on certain assumptions about how well horses digest and absorb nutrients. Digestibility varies Read more

Digestibility of nutrients varies somewhat by feed source, and there are also interactions between certain nutrients that affect how Read more

Some protein in forages, however, is incorporated into the cell wall. This protein is called unavailable protein because it is Read more

The horse is a grazing animal by nature, with free-ranging horses spending up to 75% of their time grazing. Read more

As horses exercise, they lose sodium, potassium, and other electrolytes through sweating. Electrolyte replacement is called for if horses sweat Read more

Fish oil significantly affected glucose clearance in the high-fat diet but had no effect on glucose clearance in the Read more

There is a vast array of options in the methods of processing and presentation of the various ingredients in Read more

Supplementation increased both serum and muscle concentrations in horses deficient in vitamin E. Read more

Because the average oat grain is about 30% hull (fiber), and oats contain sufficient protein, calcium, and phosphorus to meet the Read more

Scoring poorly at the vet gate during an endurance ride should cause you to assess the problem and decide Read more