Nutrition

Magnesium is a vital macromineral, and it is becoming increasingly recommended by veterinarians for various treatments in the horse. Read more

By understanding a mare’s nutrient needs during the three stages of the reproductive cycle, an appropriate and cost-effective feeding Read more

Though the occurrence of zearalenone in grains and feed is more frequent in temperate climates, it is a worldwide Read more

Grains usually contain about 50% more energy than good-quality hay, which makes them ideal feedstuffs for horses with elevated Read more

Despite their small stature, feeding guidelines diverge only slightly from those of their larger relatives. Requirements are simply scaled Read more

More than two dozen breeds of draft horses are found worldwide. The most popular breeds include Belgians, Percherons, Clydesdales, Read more

Protein is important for rebuilding damaged and growing tissues, transporting nutrients in the blood, making blood-clotting factors, and a Read more

Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) should not be supplemented in excess because they can accumulate and some Read more

When a horse has a problem with hoof quality, consider whether the animal is receiving enough energy in its Read more

Horses maintained in a herd will often establish a hierarchy. This pecking order must be kept in mind when Read more