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March 13, 2013
Can Diet Affect Growth Hormones in Young Horses?
Nutrition influences metabolic pathways and may affect hormone profiles. The objective of this study was to determine whether high-carbohydrate
March 12, 2013
Importance of Chromium in the Diet
A study reported that supplementing performance horses with 5 mg/day of chromium in the form of chromium yeast had
March 06, 2013
What Type of Vitamin E Is Most Efficiently Absorbed by Horses?
Nine mature unexercised Thoroughbred geldings were divided into three groups and supplemented with synthetic (SYN), natural-source (NAT), or micellized
March 05, 2013
How Can Dietary Adjustments Ease Muscle Problem in Horses?
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of diet on changes in serum creatine kinase, plasma
March 05, 2013
Iodine: Essential Trace Mineral for Horses
The thyroid hormones affect all of the organ systems, muscle metabolism, the nervous system, respiration, and the cardiovascular system.
March 04, 2013
Vitamin E Deficient Myopathy
Vitamin E deficient myopathy is a newly recognized cause of muscle loss and weakness. Horses affected with vitamin E
February 28, 2013
A Close Look at Vitamin A in Equine Diets
Diets that are deficient in vitamin A will result in problems in bone growth, defects in growth and differentiation
February 27, 2013
Selenium Function in Horses
Horses at high work intensities may have higher requirements for selenium than idle horses.
February 26, 2013
Using Mature Hay for Broodmare Bedding: Potential for Tall Fescue Toxicity
While geldings and barren mares are not harmed by ingesting ergovaline, late-pregnant mares who eat contaminated fescue hay are
February 22, 2013
Oats for Horses: What’s Old, What’s New
One of the most traditional feed grains for horses is oats. Because oats contain sufficient protein, calcium, and phosphorus
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