Digestive/GI

Horses are at increased risk for laminitis when grass begins to grow in the spring, providing abundant forage that is high Read more

A study conducted was designed to analyze the difference in ration digestibility when different grains were fed. Read more

It happens every autumn: Horses that have been turned out in pastures all summer must transition to a diet Read more

The optimal size of slow-feeder net holes has yet to be determined. Read more

Although there is no such thing as a parasite-free horse, it is important to control internal parasites to ensure Read more

Improved nutrition is widely thought to play an important role in helping horses reach their golden years. Read more

Manipulating management to best mimic a horse’s “natural” diet and feeding pattern can help minimize colic, especially in at-risk Read more

Can we better feed horses to minimize gastric ulcer? Read more

Several studies have shown that digestibility of feed improves with exercise. Nutritional requirements and appropriately formulated diets need Read more

Slow hay feeders are a wonderful development for equines because they allow only a few bits of hay to Read more