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Horses eating alfalfa hay
October 27, 2004

Is Alfalfa the Right Choice?

Alfalfa (lucerne) is a perennial, leguminous forage fed in many parts of the world. As forage for horses, alfalfa Read more
Throroughbred racehorse looking at training track
October 26, 2004

Roaring and Choking Down in Horses

In a recent study, one horse in four had airway blockage severe enough to compromise passage of air. Read more
Chestnut mare grazes with nursing foal
October 25, 2004

Foal Heat Diarrhea Studied

Twenty-four of 30 foals (80%) developed diarrhea at seven to ten days of age. Read more
Racehorse exercising on track
October 25, 2004

Dorsal Displacement in Horses

Dorsal displacement of the soft palate (DDSP) is a misalignment of tissues in the horse's throat. This condition, which Read more
Horse with ears pinned
September 23, 2004

Equine Behavior Basics

Trainers working with young or inexperienced horses must try to determine whether a misbehaving animal is reacting to a Read more
Thoroughbred Mare and Foal
September 15, 2004

Nutritional Management of the Mare and Foal

In his study, “Review of Calcium requirements of pregnant mares,” Harold F. Hintz says that the NRC Subcommittee on Read more
Burlap feed sack
December 29, 2003

Oats: The Perfect Horse Feed?

Most oats fed to horses are whole, meaning each kernel is encased in a hull or fibrous sheath. Oats Read more
Horse eating grain in a stall
December 06, 2003

Molasses used in Horse Feed for Palatability and Energy

Molasses is an ingredient in the majority of textured (or sweet) feeds. Although it is most recognizable in textured Read more
Thin horse grazing in pasture
December 06, 2003

Nutritional Guidance for Feeding Thin Horses

Horses, like humans, come in a variety of body shapes. Some breeds and individuals tend to be easy keepers, Read more
Mare and foal in pasture
November 23, 2003

Shout: Welcoming an Overdue Foal

Skean, completely exhausted, lay motionless on the floor, breathing deeply. Read more
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