Nutrition

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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