Nutrition

May 29, 2023
Know Thy Forage: Ten Forage-Related Terms That May Be New To You
Review several common forage-related terms that may be useful to you in everyday stallside conversation.

May 24, 2023
Gastric Health in Horses: Omeprazole Beneficial for Squamous, But Not Glandular, Ulcers
In a recent study. glandular ulcers did not heal well when horses were given omeprazole, suggesting other treatment would

May 22, 2023
Gut Health in Horses: Postbiotics Shouldn’t Be an Afterthought
While owners use prebiotics and probiotics to maximize a horse’s gastrointestinal tract, the benefits of postbiotics may not be

May 15, 2023
Novel Mechanisms Point to New Diagnostic Target for EMS
Horses with insulin dysregulation are prone to laminitis, though the underlying mechanisms that contribute to the disease remain unclear.

April 10, 2023
Spring Bulk: Adding Weight to Horses After Winter
The weight gain that covers surface skeletal points and gives an overall smooth appearance constitutes an increase in fat

April 05, 2023
Webinar: Nutritional Management of Horses with Muscle Disorders
Kentucky Equine Research recently hosted a webinar with world-renowned equine myopathy expert Dr. Stephanie Valberg.

April 05, 2023
Consider Preloading Electrolytes to Exercising Horses
Providing electrolytes prior to prolonged moderate-intensity work appears to fully replenish those lost in sweat.

March 20, 2023
Elbow Room: How Much Space Does a Horse Need at an Automated Feeder?
Sufficient space between horses is needed to minimize, and preferably prevent, aggressive behaviors when automated feeders are used.

February 15, 2023
Fiber-Rich Diets Improve Abnormal Oral Behaviors and Welfare in Horses
Providing more forage to horses reduces the time spent engaged in abnormal oral behaviors such as excessive licking and

February 06, 2023
Antioxidant Supplementation in Horses Protects Muscle, Doesn’t Inhibit Muscle Growth
A recent study found that antioxidants did not inhibit muscle accretion in horses as previously suspected.