Nutrition

November 20, 2024
Vitamin E for Horses: Choose Direct Supplementation
To ensure that vitamin E is delivered to the horse in proper amounts, supplement with a high-quality, bioavailable source

October 23, 2024
Vitamin E in Horses: Testing and Interpreting Results
Adequate levels of vitamin E in the body maximize antioxidant defenses that in turn optimize health and performance.

October 09, 2024
Vitamin E in Horse Hay
Because horses cannot synthesize vitamins A and E “in-house,” they must consume them from forages or concentrates. For horses

September 30, 2024
Diagnosing Hindgut Acidosis and Predicting Laminitis Using LPS Binding Protein
When severe, hindgut acidosis can lead to laminitis, an excruciating and life-threatening inflammation of the sensitive tissues in the

September 25, 2024
Evaluating Pasture Quality for Horses
By knowing the quality of pasture, nutritionists can estimate potential intake and nutrient contribution to the diet.

September 16, 2024
Haynet Research in Horses: Something to Chew On
A study showed that consumption time was higher when ponies were given access to haynets than when fed

September 04, 2024
Low-NSC Diets: Not for Every Horse
When it comes to feeding horses, carbohydrates get a lot of attention. Is your horse getting the right kind

August 28, 2024
Horse Owners’ Knowledge and Attitudes About Hay
With an eye on understanding real-world hay selection, researchers conducted a survey of over 400 Pennsylvania-based horse owners.

August 27, 2024
Don’t Risk Poisoning Your Horses with Cattle Feed
Unfortunately, despite often looking and smelling similar, not all livestock feeds are the same. In fact, feeding cattle feed

August 26, 2024
Multiple Factors May Contribute to Subchondral Cysts in Foals
Because of the profound clinical significance of subchondral cysts have on performance, research continues to focus on causes of