Nutrition

Horses turned out on good-quality pasture usually won’t ingest poisonous plants as long as there are other choices. However, Read more

Like humans, horses respond to olfactory cues. Adding an enticing stimuli, anise oil in particular, may boost feed intake, Read more

Soaking hay removes water-soluble carbohydrates, which is good for horses with metabolic syndrome, but it can also remove essential Read more

Researchers found few safety concerns with probiotic use in adult horses, but substantial concerns were noted in foals. Read more

Laminitis often results in profound lameness, prolonged and expensive supportive care, and possible euthanasia. Read more

Research shows that the benefits of DHA and EPA supplementation occur 60 days after initiating supplementation in horses. Read more

Antioxidants act by neutralizing or counteracting the effects of harmful reactive oxygen species during embryo transfer or in vitro Read more

The horse’s body produces excess GGT in the face of liver, pancreatic, and kidney disease, but elevated levels have Read more

Recent research has revealed yet another concern related to meal feeding: decreased nutrient digestibility. Read more

Even short-term withdrawal of feed results in a substantial decrease in voluntary water consumption, putting horses at risk for Read more