Nutrition

Designed to handle a near continual supply of forage, the gastrointestinal tract of the horse, especially the hindgut, grinds Read more

For horses involved in regular athletic activity, a fiber-only diet will probably not provide enough fuel for the combined Read more

Horses consume a wide array of odd food and nonfoods for various reasons, namely curiosity and boredom but occasionally dietary deficiencies Read more

Throughout the equine digestive process, ingested feedstuffs encounter numerous digestive fluids. One, in particular, causes problems. In the stomach, Read more

Though technology has widened the scope of their helpfulness, most nutritionists will agree that, when possible, it is best to visit Read more

Optimum fertility for stallions can be supported by correct nutrition and targeted supplementation with specific vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and Read more

A steady diet is a frequent theme in equine nutrition, but a growing body of data in this surprisingly Read more

The professionals at Kentucky Equine Research (KER) field many questions each day about the nutritional management of horses. Some Read more

Recent research suggests that soluble fiber provides adequate energy for exercising horses and could be a healthy alternative to cereal grains Read more

In many instances, management strategies reduce the frequency of tying-up episodes, and sometimes clinical signs diminish entirely. Read more