Equinews Nutrition and Health Daily
April 23, 2025
Behavioral Components of Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome
Experts suggest undesirable behavior may be due to chronic pain and underlying medical issues, including equine gastric ulcer syndrome.
April 21, 2025
Feeding Order of Forage and Oats: Is There a Right Way?
You’ve tossed countless flakes of hay and fed innumerable scoops of feed to your horse. Is it better to feed them in a particular order?
April 16, 2025
Feeding Donkeys: Consider Their Thriftiness to Achieve Optimal Body Condition
When caretakers fail to consider the thriftiness of donkeys—their ease in maintaining appropriate weight—problems may surface.
Nutrition View All »
Feeding Order of Forage and Oats: Is There a Right Way?
You’ve tossed countless flakes of hay and fed innumerable scoops of feed to your horse. Is it better to feed them in a particular order?
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The Efficacy of Sponge Baths and Hosing on Exercise Recovery in Thoroughbred Horses
Cooling exercised or overheated equines is critical to avoid heat-related illnesses. Applying water is effective for cooling horses1,2, and a hose is commonly used to continuously apply water. However, running water from a hose is not always accessible and a bucket of water and sponge may be a suitable alternative for applying water in these
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Behavioral Components of Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome
Experts suggest undesirable behavior may be due to chronic pain and underlying medical issues, including equine gastric ulcer syndrome.
General Interest View All »
Screwworm in Horses: Surveillance and Reporting Imperative
Entomologists and government officials are on high alert for the reappearance of an insidious pest, the New World screwworm.