Nutrition

March 16, 2022
Why Can’t I Get My Horse Fat?
Consider a horse’s diet, health, and lifestyle when formulating a weight-gain plan.

March 14, 2022
Mineral Content of Pasture Affects Hoof Composition in Foals
Levels of calcium, copper, and zinc in the hoof capsule before and after weaning are influenced by season and

February 23, 2022
Pasture Forage for Horses: Carbohydrate Content of Grass
Researchers indicate that horse owners can utilize warm-season grasses or restrict grazing to early morning to limit NSC consumption.

January 19, 2022
Indirect Calorimetry: Determining Energy Source Use in Exercising Horses
Measuring the use of energy sources consumed by horses allows researchers to better understand their relevance in nutrition and

January 17, 2022
Historical Feedstuffs for Horses: Carrots
Carrots are fed to horses as treats, rewards, and appetite stimulants, but how did this simple vegetable come to

January 12, 2022
Can Yeast Boost a Horse’s Immune System?
The microbiome in the gut is a major part of the body’s immune system. Anything that can improve the

January 10, 2022
Researchers Eye Crabgrass as a Pasture Plant for Horses
Rutgers University researchers recently reimagined the potential of crabgrass as a forage for horses by capitalizing on its strengths.

December 06, 2021
Before Breeding Season: Nutrition of Stallions and Broodmares
With breeding season just a few months away, now is the time to think about fine-tuning the nutrition of

November 29, 2021
Stereotypies in Horses: Feeding Management Among Likely Causes
A group of researchers in Brazil recently set out to summarize the primary risk factors associated with the development

November 22, 2021
Antioxidant Status: Coenzyme Q10 and N-acetyl Cysteine for Exercising Horses
In an effort to quell the damage caused by ROS, researchers set out to determine the effect of N-acetyl