Nutrition

A hallmark of certain metabolic conditions such as insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome is a cresty neck—sometimes in combination Read more

Slowing consumption could be advantageous for horses with insulin resistance. Read more

The most common jaw deformity is parrot mouth, in which the maxilla (upper jaw) extends beyond the mandible (lower Read more

Doling out hay to horses over a longer period of time might help prevent gastric ulcers. Read more

Much emphasis is placed on the foals during the weaning process, and little attention is often paid to the Read more

Many of the ingredients that go into commercial feeds, including cereal grains and protein supplements, are available for individual Read more

Scientists hypothesized that mares supplemented daily with arginine would have increased uterine blood flow, which would hasten clearance of Read more

Scientists at the University of Florida hypothesized that mares supplemented daily with arginine would have increased uterine blood flow, Read more

If you’re having trouble finding or storing hay for your horses, chopped hay, called chaff, might be an option. Read more

Weaning is a stressful time for foals. While mares are often ready to say good-bye to their rowdy charges, Read more