Nutrition

Many horse owners and managers know that omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids play important roles as precursors in the production of local hormones Read more

Dental problems, parasitism, pituitary dysfunction, and chronic pain are a few problems that may hinder intake or digestion of feedstuffs. Read more

Although equine nutritionists have advanced the science of feeding horses, appropriately nourishing your horse is not meant to be Read more

Overall, horses will be calmer if they are brought in, fed, exercised, and turned out on a steady schedule. Even when Read more

Next time you’re enjoying watermelon on a hot summer day, consider dicing up some of the pulp and offering Read more

Equine motor neuron disease (EMND) is a progressive, debilitating, usually fatal neurological disease of horses. It affects lower motor Read more

Horses with poor dentition will usually require alternative fiber sources to ensure adequate fiber intake. Read more

Horses usually have access to water that contains some level of bacteria, viruses, protozoa, algae, and minerals. Below a Read more

Because of their low starch and high fibre content, lupins are digested efficiently in the hindgut of the horse Read more

Performance horses are subjected to a mind-numbing array of regulations, depending on the organization that oversees the competitions. The Read more