Nutrition

Imagine this superpower: scanning a herd of horses and reliably choosing which ones will be beset with metabolic challenges. Read more

Normal gestation length of mares can range from 320 to 360 days or longer. Could conception date, or even Read more

Foals are born with an intact, though low-functioning, immune system. Because there is no transfer of immunoglobulins, including immunoglobulin Read more

Though vitamin K may be forever linked with blood coagulation, its influence stretches beyond clotting to other body processes, Read more

Could feed enzymes increase digestion in the small intestine and reduce problems in the hindgut? Read more

Hyperlipidemia is common in miniature breeds that are not consuming sufficient calories to maintain normal body processes, especially when Read more

A “one-size-fits-all” approach to creep feeding does not exist, so every foal must be treated and fed as an Read more

Weaning is a time of major transition for foals, both nutritionally and psychologically. In addition to being separated from Read more

Insufficient electrolytes contribute to dehydration, which can impair performance and inhibit proper cooling mechanisms. Therefore, maintaining electrolyte balance is Read more

The volume of milk that a mare produces begins to decline slightly around four months after foaling, but the Read more