Nutrition

February 19, 2020
Girth Aversion in Horses: Gastric Ulcers Pinpointed
A “girthy horse,” usually displays behavioral problems, including tossing the head, pinning ears, wringing the tail, stomping a foreleg,

February 17, 2020
Study Links Foal Growth, Radiograph Data to Sales and Racing Performance
One goal of the study is to identify foals at risk of developmental problems early so management strategies can

February 15, 2020
Cold Weather Feeding Tips
Paying attention to special nutritional considerations can help a horse overcome the challenges of dealing with cold weather.

January 22, 2020
Winter Feeding: Keeping Horses in Good Weight
One of the key factors in determining whether or not your horse requires more feed involves frequent and precise

January 20, 2020
Calculating Pasture and Forage Consumption of Horses
When given access to pasture, how can you tell how much your horse is actually consuming and whether or

January 17, 2020
Omeprazole and Calcium in Horses: New Research Published
Kentucky Equine Research conducted a study to determine if short-term administration of omeprazole affected digestibility of diets containing two

January 13, 2020
Nutrients in Horse Forage: Questions Answered
Let’s find out what Kathleen Crandell, Ph.D., a nutritionist for Kentucky Equine Research, has to say about feeding horses

January 08, 2020
Give Colic the Cold Shoulder This Winter
Colic can strike at any time of the day, month, or year, but impaction colic occurs more frequently in

January 06, 2020
Advantages of Feeding Rice Bran to Horses
Among the supplement options available to horsemen, rice bran holds a top spot because of its versatility in providing

January 01, 2020
Misoprostol for Gastric Ulcers in Horses
Misoprostol reportedly works by inhibiting gastric acid production and the digestive enzyme pepsin, enhancing the resilience of the stomach