Nutrition

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.