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Estimating Body Weight in Growing Warmbloods

...equally concerning because poor condition is an indicator of disease, advanced age, parasite infestations, excessive workload, poor or imbalanced nutrition, and submissiveness in a herd resulting in a horse being...

Feeding Corn to Horses

...trustworthy way to evaluate corn is through on-site or laboratory testing for mycotoxin levels. This testing is routine for reputable feed manufacturers, so there is little chance infected corn finds...

Exercise and the Underweight Horse

...in order, with an eye on dental health, parasite burdens, and gastric well-being. If a horse is cleared by a veterinarian, a complete ration evaluation should be completed by a...

Equine Metabolic Syndrome

...and become more open, which improves blood flow. Recent research has shown that high blood concentrations of insulin, as occurs in EMS, can actually do the opposite, constricting blood vessels...

Feeding After the Finish Line

...horse to life off the track are gastric ulcers, dental care, vaccinations, and parasite management. If you need additional assistance, talk to your veterinarian or ask an equine nutritionist. Related...

Effect of Strenuous Exercise on the Equine Respiratory System

...pressure changes during exercise. Although the cause is not clear, it is known that this hemorrhage occurs commonly, and the site of hemorrhage makes an ideal location for secondary infection....

Drought and Green Drought Feeding for Horses

...is getting everything that he needs contact Kentucky Equine Research’s FREE Nutrition Consultation Service on 1800 772 198, email [email protected] or submit a diet analysis request through our website www.ker.com...

Drylots for Managing Fat Horses and Ponies

...two additional benefits: reduced fly population and diminished chance of recurring internal parasite problems. • Inspect hooves regularly. Conscientious management dictates that hooves are cleaned and examined daily. This is...

Forage Buffering Capacity Relevant in Gastric Ulcer Prevention

...were switched (i.e., group 1 and group 2 horses were switched to the opposite diets). The ulcer severity scores were significantly lower for horses in the alfalfa hay group than...

Forage Forms

...Conversely, poorly maintained pastures can offer little or no nutrition to horses and are often ideal environments for internal parasite propagation. Hay is the most common feedstuff harvested for horses....

Four Autumn Feeding Facts for Horses

...to parasite woes. Manure management is always a pressing matter and needs to be maintained to maximize the health of horses and foals. By thoroughly removing manure from a stable...

Feeding Oil to Horses: Choose Wisely

...(80-120 ml) of oil per day. On the opposite end of the spectrum, if the goal is to increase the calorie density of the ration, about 2 cups (500 ml)...

Study Shows Longer Racing Careers when Horses Race as Two-Year-Olds

...of a profitable breeding career. The opposite was true for mares and gelding that tended to stay at the track longer as earnings increased. Results of the study agreed with...

Equine Muscle Builders: Choose Carefully for Safety

...ingredient listed on the product label; Have easy-to-follow instructions on their labels; Provide customer support easily on the product label or website; Test their products in scientific studies and publish...

Does Separation from a Young Foal Affect Mare Fertility?

...breeding, transported but not separated because the foal was taken along to the breeding site, or both separated and transported. Pregnancy rates from the breeding were compared among the groups....