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vitamin E for horses
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 Read more
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. Read more
Horse eating hay from a pile on the ground.
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 Read more
Drowsy quarter horse standing outside
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 Read more
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. Read more
Bay horse eating hay from a net hanging outside the stall.
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 Read more
Chestnut horse eating grain from a blue feed bucket in a stall.
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 Read more
KER intern picking up a flake of hay in the barn aisle from a hay wagon.
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. Read more
Burlap feed sack
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 Read more
Foal running in pasture
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 Read more
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