Nutrition

In recent years, horse owners and veterinarians have embraced the notion of using fat in the diets of horses Read more

Fermentation of fiber in the horse's hindgut is the major heat source that keeps horses comfortable through the colder Read more

Most mare owners know the dangers of grazing late-pregnant mares on endophyte-infected tall fescue. The grass causes legions of Read more

Lives of Thoroughbreds in race training differ greatly from those of most sporthorses. Racehorses spend the majority of their Read more

To ease the transition all foals must face—from maternal coddling to self-sufficiency among peers—owners can do a little homework Read more

Starch constitutes the most important polysaccharide in equine nutrition. Digestive enzymes convert disaccharides and polysaccharides into usable energy sources. Read more

If a horse sweats little, access to a generous amount of high-quality hay and a salt block will provide Read more

The most important component of any feeding program is forage, be it pasture or hay. Without question, a survey Read more

Soybean hulls may be an acceptable replacement for up to 75% of total forage in diets for horses. Read more

Feed manufacturers in the United States typically use a select group of ingredients to fulfill protein requirements of horse Read more