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Kelley Carrington French and Slice of Peachfame galloping to the finish
May 20, 2019

Fish Oil May Help Muscle Adaptation in Athletic Horses

How can horsemen help ensure that post-exercise inflammation remains beneficial and not damaging? Feed fish oil. Read more
Exmoor Ponies in pasture
May 13, 2019

New Medication for Insulin Dysregulation in Horses Explored

Without any FDA-approved medications specifically indicated for insulin dysregulation, researchers are looking to human medicine for potential treatment options. Read more
Drawing blood post-exercise
May 06, 2019

Omega-3s and Inflammation in Athletic Horses

New findings from Kentucky Equine Research suggest long-chain omega-3s may be useful in managing inflammation in hard-working horses. Read more
Bags of corn
May 04, 2019

Effect of Various Diets on Glycemic Response in Horses

Sweet feed and whole oats demonstrated the greatest glycemic response, while alfalfa and sweet feed plus corn oil provided Read more
Pregnant horse grazing
May 01, 2019

What Do I Feed My Pregnant Mare?

What is the best way to ensure your foal obtains the necessary nutrients for slow, steady growth? Guarantee the Read more
Thin horse grazing in pasture
April 29, 2019

Weight Gain in Skinny Horses: Four Tips

Commonsense approaches to weight gain involve bumping up forage quality and quantity, adding a suitable concentrate, or supplementing with Read more
A handful of oats
April 18, 2019

Factors Affecting Mineral Digestibility in Horses

Results of studies at Kentucky Equine Research showed some interactions between minerals and other factors that affected how well Read more
Hay stacked in storage barn
April 12, 2019

Horse Diets: Getting the Most from Lower Quality Forage

Not all horses have access to or require top-quality forage at all times of the year. Certain horses, such Read more
Horse grazing in field
April 10, 2019

Excess Body Fat Affects Horse Health

According to a new study by researchers from the United Kingdom, obese adipose tissue—a term referring to the fat Read more
Close-up Photo of Hooves
April 08, 2019

Hoof Support: Biotin Supplementation in Horses

Can supplemental biotin help hoof and hair growth if the body already produces it? Read more
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