General Interest

January 09, 2017
Temperature Swings and Colic in Horses
The importance of water cannot be overstated in helping a horse stay healthy and hydrated. Good-quality forage is essential

January 03, 2017
Exercise Impacts Equine Intestinal Microbiome
One recent study found that intense exercise and conditioning programs alter the intestinal microbiota. Specifically, aerobic conditioning and intense

December 26, 2016
Equine Communication and Behavior
One easy way to potentially boost cognition and facilitate trainability is to supplement with omega-3 fatty acids, especially docosahexaenoic acid.

December 13, 2016
Oral Health of Horses: Chewing Pain
Many of us think first of the teeth when we consider our horses’ mouths—sharp points, hooks, uneven chewing surfaces,

December 07, 2016
Off-Season Hoof Care for Horses
Hoof care changes little from season to season. Before making changes to the diet, consider how those alterations will

December 01, 2016
Excess Weight and EMS Negatively Impact Horse Reproduction
Strategies for managing broodmares with EMS include special attention to diet, exercise, and management of laminitis.

November 28, 2016
Benefits of Grape Seed Extracts for Horses Explored
A variety of herbs, supplements, prebiotics, and probiotics are currently being investigated for future use in equine nutrition.

November 21, 2016
Deworming Horses: Predatory Fungi May Help
As we know, horses become infected with internal parasites by ingesting eggs laid by adult internal parasites living within

November 15, 2016
Using Ultrasound to Measure Fat in Horses
According to a recently published study, real-time ultrasound serves as a valuable tool for identifying even small changes in

November 09, 2016
Old Horses, Cold Weather, and Forage Intake
Fresh grasses provide old horses with much of the nutrition they require to maintain health. As pasture quality wanes