Nutrition

From time to time, veterinarians contact the nutrition experts at Kentucky Equine Research (KER) for consultation on puzzling cases. As veterinarians, Read more

Feeding for recovery after exercise is vital when horses compete in multiday events, especially those that encompass an endurance Read more

Injuries occurring in older horses may need to be treated in a different manner compared to younger, athletic horses Read more

If feeding alfalfa (lucerne), horse owners should be aware of another potential danger: blister beetles. Read more

Properly nourishing a horse requires a certain measure of flexibility. The preceding guidelines offer a sound leaping-off point. Read more

Stabilized rice bran, beet pulp, and oil are tried-and-true methods of adding calories to diets. Read more

Researchers explored the use of an algae-derived omega-3 fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), in horses with IR, hypothesizing that Read more

When horses exercise, their bodies must release energy stores into the blood to fuel muscles. Complex chemical pathways release Read more

The top five articles published on Equinews in 2015 are now ranked, and we thought you’d enjoy a recap Read more

The nomenclature involved in equine nutrition and digestive physiology can be daunting to even the most fearless logophile. Read more