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Nutrition

Weanlings in field
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 Read more
Paint mare with foal nursing
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 Read more
Burlap feed sack
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 Read more
Fat chestnut horse
June 09, 2011

Managing Equine Metabolic Syndrome

Both diet and exercise are included in a management plan for horses with EMS. Read more
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, Read more
Horse eating grain in a stall
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. Read more
Show jumper over fence
June 03, 2011

Feeding Show Horses: A Matter of Balance

Nutrition plays a vital part in getting the ideal performance from your equine athlete. Read more
Draft horse with head down in pasture
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 Read more
Miniature horse grazing in pasture
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 Read more
Horse eating grass hay
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 Read more
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