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Weanlings in field
September 25, 2013

Essential Dietary Minerals for Young, Growing Horses

All growing animals require energy, protein (amino acids), minerals, and vitamins. However, the actual nutrients which are considered in Read more
KER Interns walking down the barn aisle at feeding time
September 24, 2013

How Does a Hindgut Buffer Work in Horses?

Modern feeding practices for performance horses often include large grain meals, a diet that can lead to hindgut acidosis. Read more
Foal running in pasture
September 23, 2013

Effects of Yeast Culture Supplementation on Growth of Foals

Foals supplemented with yeast culture were numerically heavier than the controls; however, these weights were not significantly different during Read more
Horse eating from ground feeder
September 23, 2013

Is Dry, Rinsed, or Soaked Beet Pulp Better for Horses?

Simple sugars in shredded beet pulp contribute to an increase in blood glucose after feeding. Read more
Horse eating from a slow-feed haynet
September 20, 2013

What Is the Effect of Restricted Hay Intake Before Exercise in Horses?

The goal of this study was to compare ad libitum and restricted (1% of body weight for a three-day Read more
Horses in pasture with fall leaves
September 20, 2013

Weight Gain in Horses Related Partly to Breed

A recent study conducted by Simon Bailey, an associate professor of preclinical veterinary science at the University of Melbourne Read more
Horse eating from ground feeder
September 11, 2013

Selenium and the Equine Immune System

Other tests in this study suggested that cell-mediated immune function, which is responsible for the activation of immune cells, Read more
Horses eating a round bale of hay
September 09, 2013

Equine Obesity: Change Management Gradually to Combat Weight Gain

Examining horse-keeping style may help owners change their management regimen to encourage weight loss. Read more
Adding supplements into feed buckets
September 05, 2013

Are Fruit Flavors More Appealing to Horses Than Plain Grains?

This study was conducted to evaluate if rate of intake of oats could be influenced by the addition of Read more
Sorrel Colts in Pasture
September 05, 2013

Effects of Restricted Pasture Turnout on Forage Intake and Fecal pH

Results showed that total daily dry matter intake of horses was not affected by length of turnout time. In Read more
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