Nutrition

Despite the best preparation and the highest level of care from mare owners, foals are occasionally orphaned. Read more

Until now a safe, effective medication or cure for insulin dysregulation has remained elusive. Read more

Horses rely on fermentation for optimal digestion of feedstuffs and energy production. Hindgut digestion, which occurs in the cecum Read more

Performance horses require water, protein, minerals, vitamins and, most importantly, energy. Read more

Colic and laminitis, two of the most common equine ailments, can both result from overconsumption of high-carbohydrate concentrates or Read more

After reviewing the risk factors for EMS, such as obesity and its underlying causes (primarily insulin dysregulation), the experts Read more

Virtually all horses are subject to some digestive upsets associated with lush spring pasture. The content of highly fermentable Read more

The basic senses of sight, smell, and touch can help differentiate high- and poor-quality forages for your horses, even Read more

How does mare’s milk stack up against other milk, say that from a cow or a goat? Read more

One little-known method of repopulating the hindgut with beneficial bacteria is fecal microbiota transfer (FMT). Read more