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Nutrition

Hay bales stacked in loft
March 03, 2014

Effect of Feeding Moldy Hay or Feed to Horses

Molds may produce toxic secondary metabolites called mycotoxins. Read more
Horse spooking with rider
February 24, 2014

Horse Training, Feed Management Improve Behavior

Many horse owners have had the same frustrating experience. You own a horse that’s quiet, obedient, and willing to Read more
Horse owner with mare and foal
February 21, 2014

Vitamins for Horses

Horses need vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K for optimal health. The quantities needed are small, but Read more
Palomino horse against blue sky
February 17, 2014

Feed Management as a Factor in Treating Heaves in Horses

Nutritional and environmental management are both important measures that can significantly reduce signs in affected horses. Read more
Two horses eating from trough
February 07, 2014

Nutritional Factors in Equine Colic

Many abdominal disturbances that result in colic can be traced back to changes in gut motility or bacterial flora. Read more
Shiny broodmare grazing in lush pasture
February 03, 2014

Nutritional Concerns for Broodmares

It is common, though most often incorrect, to attribute many fertility problems in the broodmare to vitamin deficiencies. This Read more
Racehorse exercising on track
January 31, 2014

Elevated Cobalt Levels Come Under Scrutiny

Cobalt is a trace mineral required by animals for the formation of cobalamin, also known as vitamin B12. Production Read more
Horse eating grain
January 24, 2014

When He Doesn’t Eat Like a Horse: Dealing with the Picky Eater

How can you figure out how to tempt his appetite, keep him properly nourished, and prevent weight loss? Identifying Read more
Horse galloping across snow covered field
January 21, 2014

What Causes Fizzy Behavior?

Hyperactive, hot, fizzy. There are numerous ways to describe a horse that has too much energy and is being Read more
Racehorse exercising on track
January 17, 2014

Feeding Young Racehorses in Training

Dietary protein is important when horses are increasing lean muscle tissue in response to exercise. Read more
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