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Racehorse exercising on track
January 29, 2013

Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise in Horses

With any form of exercise a small amount of anaerobic metabolism occurs, but at submaximal speeds the majority of Read more
Chestnut horse standing outside
January 23, 2013

Feed to Support the Horse’s Immune System

Vitamin A plays an important role in enhancing the function of white blood cells that are on the front Read more
Vegetable oil for horses
January 10, 2013

Omega-3 Fatty Acid and Insulin Sensitivity in Horses

The Journal of Equine Veterinary Science recently reported on a study that examined the effects of dietary omega-3 fatty acid supplementation Read more
Bags of corn
January 08, 2013

Providing Dietary Protein to Horses

In general, a mature horse doing little work needs only enough protein to maintain body tissues. Requirements for protein Read more
Horses in pasture with fall leaves
January 03, 2013

Vitamin E and Selenium Status in Horses

Vitamin E and selenium both function as antioxidants in the cell. Selenium is part of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase, Read more
Woman feeding a horse in a stall
December 28, 2012

Feeding, Exercise, and Blood Flow Distribution in Horses

All horses must eat, and most horses must perform some type of work. A complex relationship exists between the Read more
Horse looking out stable window
December 25, 2012

Equine Feeding and Management Practices After a Period Out of Work

It is important that the right levels of energy are supplied to achieve optimum body condition, nutrient levels are Read more
Woman feeding a horse in a stall
December 19, 2012

Dietary Energy for Horses

Horses get energy for exercise, growth, and body maintenance from the forage and concentrates they consume. Digestible energy refers Read more
Horse eating grass hay
December 18, 2012

Determining Hay Quality for Horses

As to what is the best type of hay to feed, there is no simple answer as it depends Read more
Racehorse working out on track
December 10, 2012

Energy and the Performance Horse

Energy is a measure of a feed’s potential to fuel body functions and exercise. Various pathways and substrates are Read more
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