Nutrition

February 01, 2011
Horses Show Preference for Cherry Flavor in Study
Flavors are often added to equine feed supplements and medications in order to make them more palatable. But which

January 28, 2011
Feeding Horses Before Competition
Successful equestrians see to every detail prior to competition, from shining their boots to perfectly grooming their horses. But

January 24, 2011
Feeding to Avoid Laminitis
One of the simplest ways to help manage metabolic diseases in horses is through dietary manipulation.

January 21, 2011
Long-Stem vs. Short-Stem Forages
Many horses without access to long-stem forage seek chewing satisfaction through destruction of wooden surfaces within reach.

January 20, 2011
Assessing Energy Balance
Few feeding guidelines for mature horses give recommendations on how to manipulate the diet to alter body condition score.

January 19, 2011
Feed Storage Tips
In order for feed to retain its freshness, storage facilities should be kept cool, dry, and pest-free.

January 17, 2011
Cecal Microbial Populations Could Be Unique To Individual Horses
In healthy horses, the cecum maintains a robust population of bacteria, protozoa, and fungi that aid in the fermentation

January 07, 2011
Mycotoxins
The impact of molds and mycotoxins on the animal industry can be seen in several areas: direct market losses

December 29, 2010
Broodmare Diets are Critical for Health of Mare and Foal
Proper feeding of broodmares during pregnancy is an essential part of producing healthy foals.

December 27, 2010
Geophagia: Eating Dirt Could Have Several Explanations
An increase in geophagia may be partly a reaction to other changes in the horse's routine or management.