Nutrition

Should horse owners rely upon pasture and natural sources of water found on the property to properly hydrate horses? Read more

The inner leaf gel of the aloe vera plant has been reported to be effective in the prevention and Read more

Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) supplementation helps prevent various disorders affecting both the nervous and musculoskeletal systems in horses. These conditions can be Read more

The two most common questions about electrolyte supplements include what type of product is best and how much electrolyte Read more

Considering joint disease (osteoarthritis, OA) remains a leading cause of discomfort, disability, and loss of function in horses, many owners will Read more

To test the hypothesis that performance horses can thrive on a forage-only diet, racehorses were offered "high-energy" forage to Read more

Although previous research suggests that dual-hemisphere breeding in horses has no negative impact on stallion fertility, one group of Read more

Pasture-associated stringhalt (PSH) is much like traditional stringhalt, in that it is characterized by exaggerated, spasmodic flexion of the hindlimbs. Read more

Abnormal depositions of fatty tissue are referred to as fat pads or patchy fat. Their development, regardless of a Read more

A recent study has suggested that a long-acting, intramuscular formulation of omeprazole (LA-OMEP) may suppress gastric acid for up Read more