Nutrition

Horses require different feeds for different stages of life. Make the switchover from one feed to another as seamless Read more

Different round-bale feeders produce more waste than others, unnecessarily increasing feed-associated costs. Read more

All horse owners run into red flags when doling out hay, leaving them to ask, “What is that in Read more

Some racehorses have elevated levels of gamma-glutamyl transferase in the face of otherwise normal blood work, causing poor performance. Read more

The use of pre-, pro-, or postbiotics is popular among horse owners, but their effectiveness remains questionable. Read more

Horse owners should consider their horses’ health concerns in choosing an appropriate hay, including harvest time. Read more

Feeding alfalfa is an effective way to help reduce the occurrence of gastric ulcers in the glandular region of Read more

Vitamin E, an essential fat-soluble nutrient, protects foals that are at risk of developing the neurologic disease known as Read more

One unlikely fruit damages the lining of the stomach and upsets the gastric environment, according to researchers: the mango.  Read more

Ashley Fowler, Ph.D., director of research at Kentucky Equine Research, has provided answers to six commonly asked questions. Read more