Nutrition

Biotin only improves the growth of new hoof horn, not existing hoof, so its effectiveness depends on reliable administration Read more

Obesity remains one of the most important health and welfare issues facing horses living in developed nations. Extra weight on Read more

In many parts of the world, foaling season has arrived; yet in other regions, weaning has commenced. Weaning can Read more

Pregnant mares require special nutritional attention to ensure the maintenance of their own health and body condition along with Read more

To ensure all the horses in a herd are cared for optimally, “crowd control” may be more necessary than Read more

Managing the nutrition of horses is not ruled by absolutes, so it is possible to assemble a diet for Read more

Fish oil, known to make cell membranes more fluid, could potentially increase the ability of a foal’s intestinal cells Read more

Many horses continue to receive preserved forages—including hay, haylage, and silage—rather than having access to fresh pasture. Read more

Equine nutritional supplements are not manufactured like pharmaceutical drugs and are only loosely regulated by the Food and Drug Read more

A concerned horsewoman called Kentucky Equine Research (KER) advisors about an unhealthy three-month-old foal. At the time of weaning, Read more