Nutrition

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.