Nutrition

In contrast to previous studies, researchers from Michigan State University’s Department of Animal Science found that healthy aged horses Read more

Probiotics, defined as live microorganisms that confer a health benefit to the host when administered in adequate amounts, are Read more

Vitamin C’s well-publicized role as a powerful antioxidant overshadows the many other functions it has in the body. Perhaps Read more

Some horses can safely eat almost any type of hay. Other horses—those that are overweight or have various metabolic Read more

Published studies report C-phycocyanin possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and could therefore potentially benefit patients with osteoarthritis. Read more

One alternative to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like phenylbutazone is blue-green algae, which contains a protein-bound pigment called C-phycocyanin. C-phycocyanin possesses Read more

Ensuring healthy skeletal development for the newborn foal begins well before birth. Some of the minerals necessary for correct Read more

To get the best results in the use of a weight tape for horses, it’s important to be consistent. Read more

Energy, protein, and amino acid intake have the greatest impact on the growth and development of growing horses. For Read more

The bacteria that cause botulism are always present in soil, so horses are never far from the source of Read more