Nutrition

September 16, 2019
How Do Pelleted Horse Feeds Stack Up?
The number-one advantage of pelleting is feed uniformity, so one mouthful is the same as the next, and fine

September 11, 2019
Equine Bladder Disease: Antioxidant Support
Antioxidants may be useful for horses with exercise-induced hemorrhagic cystitis, a rare condition characterized by hematuria (bloody urine).

September 09, 2019
Add Vitamin E to High-Fat Horse Diets
Fatty acids are prone to oxidation, which can create harmful byproducts. Nutritionists typically recommend an antioxidant supplement for high-fat

September 09, 2019
Grazing Benefits Both Horses and Pastures
Not only does the horse reap the rewards of grazing but, according to some scientists, the pastures are also

September 05, 2019
Vitamin E in Equine Nutrition: Three Questions
World-renowned researcher Stephanie Valberg, D.V.M., Ph.D., answers questions about this essential nutrient, known for helping horses rebound from exercise.

September 02, 2019
Pros and Cons of Turfgrass for Horse Pastures
How do you know which grass would be the best choice for your pastures, especially if any of your

August 28, 2019
Look to Exercise for Equine Weight Loss
Exercise helps control circulating blood sugar levels in response to a “normal” amount of insulin.

August 26, 2019
Melatonin and Cool Diets for Hot Horses
Although not studied yet in horses, the effects of melatonin in other animal species suggest this “sleep hormone” may

August 23, 2019
“Leaky Gut” Linked to Obesity in Horses
Increased permeability of the intestine allows toxins and bacteria to pass from the gastrointestinal tract and across the wall

August 22, 2019
Research-Proven Antioxidants in Horse Diets
Antioxidants such as vitamins E and C target free radicals in an effort to minimize cellular damage and foster