Nutrition

Researchers tested two different oral joint supplements and an NSAID. Horses in all three treatment groups had lower inflammation Read more

There are two main ways to describe digestibility in horses; apparent digestibility and true digestibility. Apparent digestibility is an Read more

Age negatively impacts multiple body systems, especially the gastrointestinal tract. Older horses undergo changes to this long, convoluted organ Read more

Horse owners can help make the ageing process as smooth as possible by ensuring proper nutrition. Read more

If more electrolytes are given than the horse requires, healthy kidneys will filter the excess sodium and other electrolytes, Read more

The performance horse may need more fat than what is found in forage to keep up with energy demands. Read more

Molds get a bad rap in the equine industry and justifiably so. Inhalation of molds contribute to equine asthma syndrome, Read more

A researcher at the University of Kentucky has developed a new tall fescue variety that is nontoxic to mares Read more

This study provides additional evidence that simply gaining weight or being overweight does not induce insulin resistance, which can Read more

Young, athletic horses, such as Thoroughbred yearlings and racehorses, frequently suffer a disorder of the larynx called arytenoid chondritis Read more