Nutrition

June 13, 2018
Sunflower Seeds for Horses: Yea or Nay?
Sunflower seeds have become commonplace in feed rooms across the country. They are a rich source of fat that

June 12, 2018
Forage Extenders for Horses: Pros and Cons
In the event of a forage shortage, forage extenders could prove to be a valuable option. Forage extenders are

June 06, 2018
Gastric Ulcers in Horses: Beet Pulp as Prevention?
One recent study on equine gastric ulcer syndrome reported that horses offered beet pulp had a lower risk of

June 05, 2018
Beet Pulp in Horse Feeds: A Brief History
For centuries, root fodders, such as carrots, swedes (turnips), potatoes, and fodder beets, have been fed to horses.

May 22, 2018
Consultation: Best Way to Assess a Horse’s Nutritional Status
The only reliable means of determining whether your horse is receiving adequate nutrition, including micronutrient intake, is nutritional consultation

May 14, 2018
Advantages of Haynets and Hay Feeders for Horses
Aside from slowing consumption, researchers found that the use of haynets decreased overall stress in horses on restricted diets,

May 07, 2018
Biomass: Future Feeding Trend for Horses?
In a recent review of novel feeding strategies to help horses with equine metabolic syndrome, veterinary researchers identified “biomass”

April 30, 2018
Algae for Equine Metabolic Syndrome: A Possibility?
Researchers propose that algae should be considered a possible source of nutrients in feeding horses with equine metabolic syndrome

April 23, 2018
Hemp Oil for Horses
For horses, the two primary uses of hemp include bedding and oil obtained from hemp seeds.

April 16, 2018
Possible Link Between Selenium and Cribbing in Horses
The exact reason horses crib remains unknown. Some suggest that cribbing horses have unmet dietary or management needs. Others