Nutrition

Grass is the most natural food for horses. It is easily grown in many areas of the world, appeals Read more

Research in human nutrition reveals that certain nutrients can be used to boost the immune system. Is the same Read more

How far has the science of colic come? Nat White, a veterinarian and past president of the American Association Read more

Even though horses are herbivores, some potentially beneficial plant constituents, such as phytophenols, are not found in the forages Read more

When faced with a group of school horses, what’s the best way to suss out their nutritional needs? Read more

Researchers have found that linseed by-products combined with other fiber sources can be used for horses, especially when the Read more

Loss of hyaluronic acid in synovial fluid results in elevated friction, which is believed to contribute to increased cartilage Read more

When we think of reaching for the electrolytes, most of us are dealing with a sweaty horse on a Read more

Transportation has been suggested as a risk factor for gastric ulcers in horses. Is there truth in this assertion? Read more

The sensitive nature of the horse’s intestinal tract defies dispute. The causes of fatal intestinal inflammation, however, are subject Read more