Nutrition

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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,

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.

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

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