Performance

February 08, 2010
Feeding Laminitic Horses
Horses recovering from an acute case of laminitis must have a carefully designed feed management plan in order to

February 03, 2010
Omega-3 Benefits in Horses
In a presentation at the recent Veterinary Sport Horse Symposium, Dr. Kyle Newman indicated supplementing horses with omega-3 fatty

January 24, 2010
Equine Glycogen Replacement After Exercise
Horses produce glycogen two to three times slower than humans and other animals. In contrast to humans, horses are

January 21, 2010
Researchers Take a Closer Look at Teff
Despite low resistance to frost and pests, researchers have recently tested teff to see how the grass stacks up

November 17, 2007
Thoroughbred Growth and Future Racing Performance
Data from this study suggest that as a general rule, tall but not extremely heavy-growing horses are more likely

November 17, 2007
Growth of Thoroughbreds Around the World
Rapid growth in horses has been associated with compromised skeletal growth; however, horses that grow too slowly may not

October 21, 2007
Acidosis and Starch Fermentation Studied
Hindgut acidosis can impair performance, and could be career-threatening if it leads to laminitis.

October 05, 2007
Arthritis a Prevalent Condition in Horses
Demanding exercise places undue stress on the joints and causes them to become inflamed. Research in arthritis has led

September 15, 2006
Feeding Management Tips for Freshly Retired Racehorses
Lives of Thoroughbreds in race training differ greatly from those of most sporthorses. Racehorses spend the majority of their

November 04, 2004
Evaluating Feeding Practices at Boarding Facilities
The most important component of any feeding program is forage, be it pasture or hay. Without question, a survey