Nutrition

Growth characteristics including body weight, height, and average daily gain were measured between birth and 18 months of age Read more

Horses need calcium, phosphorus, and a number of other minerals in their diets. Trace minerals are those that are Read more

Four groups of resting adult horses participated in a 10-week feeding experiment. The diets of the resting group of Read more

Because of the role that manganese plays in energy transformation during lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, it is of interest Read more

Dietary additives that claim to have a performance-enhancing effect fall into the category of nutritional ergogenic aids. The body Read more

Kentucky Equine Research has conducted dozens of digestibility trials to evaluate how well various nutrients are absorbed from different Read more

Growth data from 32 years of Morgan horse records were analyzed in this study. Weights and wither heights were Read more

Aside from energy, a well-balanced diet will provide nutrients the horse requires for overall health and well-being, and these Read more

The question for an owner or trainer is how to provide enough energy for growth and exercise without inviting Read more

Unfortunately, Miniature Horses are much more likely than full-sized horses to develop hyperlipemia, a serious problem related to fat Read more