Nutrition

Yearlings that commanded bids higher than the median price of the session in which they were sold tended to Read more

To some horse owners, maintaining easy keepers on an appropriate diet requires incredible restraint. When it comes to hay, Read more

Considering medication restrictions and adoption of “clean sport” philosophies, increased attention has been directed towards the nutritional management of Read more

The study results showed that stevioside was well tolerated in EMS horses because the plant-derived sweetener did not induce Read more

overgrazing grasses and legumes that are high in water-soluble carbohydrates puts horses at risk for laminitis—a painful, life-threatening condition Read more

If you have concerns about identifying toxic plants in your pastures, it’s best to contact your state’s cooperative extension Read more

When a typically ravenous horse leaves grain in his bucket or doesn’t seem interested in hay, it is cause Read more

Lactating mares provide the sole source of nutrition for newborn foals. As foals mature, they  begin to sample forage Read more

Domestic horses depend on humans to supply them with life-sustaining feedstuffs. Unfortunately, some horses are not given access to Read more

Prevention of gastrointestinal disorders through proper nutrition and supplementation is always the best remedy. Read more