Nutrition

Though drylots are basically denuded of all grass, a few hardy weeds can usually be found growing sparsely in Read more

The perils of obesity in horses are increasingly understood, yet approximately 30% of horses in the United States, United Kingdom, and Read more

In many species, it is already known that any reduction in growth rate in utero has long-term repercussions. Read more

An article in Journal of Equine Veterinary Science presented information on production and environmental impacts of grazing that might be of interest to horse Read more

Weanlings should be managed as individuals because each one will have a slightly different pattern of growth and development. Read more

Horses can serve as important indicators of environmental pollution as they ingest the elements taken up by plants. Those Read more

Horses require protein, which is made up of amino acids. If any single amino acid is not provided in Read more

Today’s horses still need fiber, yet performance horses are frequently fed concentrates as well. A group of Danish researchers* Read more

The optimal size of slow-feeder net holes has yet to be determined. Read more

Nutrition of foals is important in minimizing the occurrence of skeletal disease as horses grow and mature. Two studies conducted by researchers Read more