Basic Health

Consider offering an omega-3 fatty acid supplement, such as EO•3, or a product containing biotin, methionine, iodine, zinc, and Read more

The average 1,000 pound horse at rest drinks 8 to 10 gallons of water a day. When temperatures rise Read more

Many older horses continue to earn their keep, so to speak, and undertake various athletic activities with their owners. Read more

To gain more insight into thyroid hormone levels and metabolic rates during cold weather in the face of limited Read more

In a recent case that involved the death of five mares, veterinarians and toxicologists identified three species of pistachio Read more

Activated charcoal is a porous, carbon-based material that is predominantly used in medicine as a detoxifying agent, to absorb Read more

Removing an embryo from a pony and transferring it to a larger mare, or vice versa, results in altered Read more

Many genetic problems have been identified in horses in last few decades. Experts at the Brooks Equine Genetics Lab Read more

Insulin resistance among horses has become a prevalent concern. According to a recent review of the topic, researchers described Read more

Lactobacillus spp.—well-known constituents of the equine microbiome and common ingredients in probiotics—benefit animals by improving insulin sensitivity; acting as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial agent; Read more