Nutrition

Ration evaluations are intended to compare a horse’s daily nutrient intake to a set of requirements to see how Read more

The foregut of the horse includes the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. Read more

The domesticated stallion may never go hungry, but he is usually confined in a small area; fed two meals Read more

In the horse world, psyllium is the product of choice to prevent sand colic, but little else in known Read more

Good-quality hay and pasture allow the horse to get optimal nutrition with less indigestible fill. Read more

Because monosaccharides are the only form of carbohydrates that can be absorbed from the equine intestine, more complex carbohydrates Read more

Besides supplying the demand for fetal growth, the mare needs additional protein for other body functions and for the Read more

Research has indicated that rosmarinic acid, a substance found in some plants including mint, oregano, and rosemary, may be Read more

Rosmarinic acid, a substance found in some plants including mint, oregano, and rosemary, may be helpful in reducing pain Read more

The results of this study showed that mares in late gestation react differently to high-starch meals than open mares Read more