Nutrition

When it comes to diagnosing gastric ulcers in horses, one procedure outranks all others: gastroscopy. Occasionally, however, colic occurs Read more

The amino acid arginine has many roles in the body, including nitrogen metabolism and excretion, vasodilation, and immune response. Read more

Muscles contract with the help of an electrical charge. Electrolytes are electrically charged minerals that facilitate these contractions. Read more

Despite being blissfully unaware of table manners, horses should consume feed at a reasonable rate, if for no other Read more

Kikuyu is a productive and persistent warm-season grass that provides exceptional ground cover, tolerates heat, and responds quickly to Read more

Genetics accounts for only 30% of how a foal looks, behaves, and performs. Other factors can directly affect offspring Read more

One prominent researcher involved in crafting a cure for equine gastric ulcer disease (EGUD), veterinarian Al Merritt, shares his Read more

Prebiotics fuel the microbes in the hindgut, thereby promoting the health of bacteria, fungi, and protozoa, all of which Read more

Traditional endoscopes reach only the stomach. How can veterinarians and researchers visualize the rest of the intestinal tract? Enter Read more

Horse owners are becoming savvier in choosing the best hay for their horses, especially when those horses are affected Read more