Nutrition

Forage, frequently a combination of grass hay and legumes, is the fiber of choice among many horse owners and managers. Read more

Plane of nutrition and body condition are important considerations before breeding. Mares that are either too fat or too thin have Read more

Evidence of genetic adaptations and man's manipulative influence can be seen in the structure of the equine foot. Read more

Phosphorus is an essential mineral for horses, making up 14-17% of the equine skeleton. It plays an important role Read more

Have you ever considered feeding your horse stabilised rice bran but weren’t sure what it is, how to introduce it, or—perhaps Read more

As summer transitions into autumn, new horse-keeping challenges arise. Be on the lookout for these four potential problems. Read more

Consumption of supplemental digestive enzymes helps horses break down fiber found in forages and improves feed intake and digestibility, Read more

Humans undergoing surgical or medical procedures are often given strict instructions regarding fasting beforehand. Similarly, many equine surgeons provide Read more

Veterinarians often use mineral oil as partial treatment for impaction colic. Mineral oil is not absorbed in the digestive tract Read more

Like any other preserved forage, the quality of orchardgrass hay depends on multiple factors, primary of which are cultivation Read more