Nutrition

February 08, 2010
PSSM: Feed Management Provides Relief
Low-starch, high-fat feeds seem to help many horses suffering from polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM), a condition that causes painful

February 03, 2010
Exercise Important for Stalled Horses
A study of the effect of different types of exercise on behavior among stalled horses suggested that regular exercise

February 03, 2010
Omega-3 Benefits in Horses
In a presentation at the recent Veterinary Sport Horse Symposium, Dr. Kyle Newman indicated supplementing horses with omega-3 fatty

February 03, 2010
Grazing Multiple Species
As selective grazers, horses tend to eat some pasture plants and avoid others, leading to fields with some overgrazed

February 01, 2010
The Horses Are Out!
For a horse owner, almost nothing is more frightening to think about...and most horse enthusiasts have encountered this situation

January 27, 2010
Colic Caused by Stomach Distention is a Life-Threatening Condition
Gross stomach distention can be caused by several factors. The most common are overconsumption of water or grain; parasite

January 27, 2010
Weaning: Stress Can be Minimized by Management
Separating a foal from its dam is guaranteed to produce some anxiety in both animals. Managers can minimize problems

January 24, 2010
Feeding Starved or Malnourished Horses
The transition back to normal body weight is gradual. Slow refeeding minimizes the chances of adverse gastrointestinal effects and

January 24, 2010
Nutritional Support of Kidney Disease in Horses
Serious kidney (renal) disease in horses is fairly uncommon. Most horses with acute renal failure recover with appropriate treatment.

January 24, 2010
Nutritional Support of Horses with Liver Disease
The power of targeted equine nutrition programs is unquestionable. Precisely targeted diets can benefit horses with certain compromised organs