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Vet taking x-ray of stifle.
March 01, 2021

Equine Osteoarthritis Treatment, Prevention: Silicon Study

While silicon plays a role in bone and joint health, dietary supplementation of silicon may not affect bone and Read more
Two grey ponies at a horse show, one thin and one slightly overweight.
February 26, 2021

Equine Obesity: Gluttony or Genetics?

Obesity occurs as a consequence of energy intake exceeding energy output, but research shows that genetics also plays a Read more
Drawing blood post-exercise
February 19, 2021

Research Report: Choose EO-3 for Optimal Omega-3 Supplementation

The benefits of omega-3 supplementation in horses reach far and wide, influencing multiple body systems. Because horses cannot produce Read more
Horse eating a carrot
February 17, 2021

Treats for Horses: Pay Attention to Packaging

Researchers embarked on a year-long study to determine how packaging impacts the shelf life and palatability of horse treats. Read more
A woman wearing a helmet giving a horse oral medication.
February 15, 2021

Equine Digestive Health: Omeprazole and the Microbiome

Negative changes to the microbiome have been shown in humans and dogs treated with omeprazole. Does the same thing Read more
Grey pony grazing in a pasture with lush, green grass
February 10, 2021

Is Your Horse Getting Enough Vitamin E?

One recent study shows even supplemented horses that appear to consume more than enough vitamin E may not have Read more
February 08, 2021

Foraging Behavior, Herd Hierarchy, and Body Condition in Horses

Researchers studied horses sharing a communal forage source to better understand the connection between social behavior and body condition. Read more
Intern measuring EO-3 liquid supplement into a blue feed bucket while horse watches from his stall.
February 01, 2021

Behind the Research: EO-3 Flavor Update

Learn more about the process of choosing a new flavor for EO-3 in this interview with Ashlee Hauss, research Read more
Grey pony drinking from a water bucket in his stall
January 29, 2021

Horse Refuses To Drink? Add Sweet Feed to Water

When horses refuse to drink water, their managers will often tempt them by adding flavorings or other inducements. Does Read more
Vet assisting newborn foal nursing.
January 18, 2021

Foal Health: Colostrum and Immunoglobulins

While immunoglobulin G (IgG) has been considered more important, some experts suggest that immunoglobulin A (IgA) actually reigns supreme. Read more
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