Nutrition

June 21, 2011
Equine Nutrition in the Management of Flexural Deformities
Nutritional intervention can help reduce the severity of many forms of DOD, but not all of the damage resulting

June 14, 2011
Drinking and Eating Behavior in Foals
Mare’s milk provides all the nutritional needs of foals in the first six to eight weeks of life. By

June 13, 2011
Researchers Discuss Nutrition Problems in Horses
Several professionals at Kentucky Equine Research recently gave a presentation to some of the country's top feed manufacturers to

June 09, 2011
Managing Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Both diet and exercise are included in a management plan for horses with EMS.

June 07, 2011
Tips for Handling Horse Feed in Hot Weather
Store your feed in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. If there is a window in the feed room,

June 06, 2011
Most Horses Tolerate Carbohydrates Well
For generations, work horses, racehorses and show horses have been fueled by rations composed mainly of forage and grains.

June 03, 2011
Feeding Show Horses: A Matter of Balance
Nutrition plays a vital part in getting the ideal performance from your equine athlete.

June 03, 2011
Fulfilling Forage Needs of Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Certain horses diagnosed with metabolic diseases are unable to graze pasture for fear of severe health repercussions such as

June 02, 2011
Using Grazing Muzzles on Horses
Grazing muzzles greatly reduce the amount of pasture a horse or pony can consume. These devices generally have one

June 01, 2011
Evaluation of Hay for Horses
Horse owners can tell plenty about a hay's quality by a thorough visual examination. Physical characteristics of hay quality