Nutrition

Understanding the slight differences among muscle problems in horses can be uphill work for even the most astute student Read more

At a nutrition conference, speakers shared findings from various equine fat adaptation studies. Read more

Old horses may begin to lose weight because their teeth are no longer in good enough condition to completely chew hay Read more

Clinical symptoms of hyperkalemic periodic paralysis, a metabolic disease characterized by muscle twitching and trembling, coincide with excessive potassium concentrations in Read more

Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, plays several roles in the horse’s body, including involvement in hormone synthesis, bone calcification, Read more

Horse diets should be based on forage, and owners in some parts of the world have a choice between Read more

Researchers at the University of Liverpool in the U.K. recently reported on a study of horses with a history of colic. Read more

Feeding after colic surgery varies by the horse’s condition and feed management history. Water can usually be offered unless Read more

For horses that have been diagnosed with liver or kidney disease, modifications to the feeding program may be beneficial. Read more

When horses absorb only a limited percentage of ingested nutrients, it is sometimes helpful to increase the intake level Read more