Nutrition

Endophyte-infected tall fescue causes legions of problems, collectively called fescue toxicosis, in broodmares. Read more

Insulin resistance can be caused by several hormones and drugs that affect the actions or release of insulin. Read more

Proper nutritional management of the breeding stallion is paramount. Breeding stallions are often the most frustrating horses on a Read more

In instances of strenuous exercise, natural stores of antioxidants have difficulty providing sufficient protection against the cascade of free Read more

An understanding of the structure and function of each section of the system can help horse owners keep their Read more

Consumption of DON-contaminated barley by livestock can lead to poor health and reduced growth rates. Read more

While an all-forage diet might be the most natural, many heavily exercised horses are not able to consume enough Read more

Grain bin entrapments in 2010 totaled 46, the highest number since records have been kept. The Purdue University Agricultural Read more

Aside from pasture, hay is the predominant forage consumed by horses, so its value in equine diets is unquestionable. Read more

A ration balancer pellet is a useful yet little understood type of horse feed. Though the pellet might look Read more