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Horse eating grain from a ground feed pan in a stall.
May 07, 2025

Stress Eating: Anticipatory Behavior of Horses at Feeding Time

Domestic horses often show anticipatory and stress-related behaviors around feeding time, particularly in meal-fed horses. Read more
Horse bucking under saddle
April 28, 2025

Learned Helplessness in Horses: Effects on Appetite and Nutrition

Learned helplessness has significant implications on overall health, particularly appetite and nutritional needs. Read more
A handful of oats
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 Read more
Donkey wearing a bandanna around its neck and eating hay in a pen.
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. Read more
Vet performing a lameness exam flexing the hock.
April 14, 2025

Osteoarthritis Pain in Horses Controlled by CBD and Related Products

A new study found that CBD and two of its derivatives decreased pain scores and improved inflammation in horses Read more
April 07, 2025

Understanding the Use of Nanotechnology in Horse Supplements

Scientists use nanotechnology to deliver vital nutrients to horses, and is often employed in the manufacture of many Read more
March 24, 2025

Tall Fescue Toxicity in Mares

If pregnant mares have access to endophyte-infected tall fescue, they are likely to show signs of tall fescue toxicity. Read more
March 17, 2025

L-Carnitine Supplementation in Horses: The Basics

L-carnitine has received a lot of attention for its fat-burning properties, raising the curiosity of equine physiologists and nutritionists. Read more
Vet floating a horse's teeth during a dental exam.
February 17, 2025

Link Between Dental Disease and Gastric Ulcers in Horses Studied

Researchers believe poor dentition contributes to equine gastric ulcer syndrome due to reduced saliva output secondary to decreased chewing. Read more
Grey horse running through the snow
February 03, 2025

Adjusting Horse Diets in Winter: Is It Necessary?

Turn a critical eye to your horse's ration during the winter, especially if the amount of exercise decreases. Read more
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