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Intern measuring EO-3 liquid supplement into a blue feed bucket while horse watches from his stall.
February 06, 2017

Marine-Derived Oils and Omega-3s: Source Matters

It is important to balance omega-3 fatty acid intake with that of omega-6, as the two work together for Read more
Buttercups
February 01, 2017

Fertilizer Use Impacts Forage Preference Among Horses

Poultry litter adds a full complement of nutrients to the soil, unlike chemical fertilizers that typically consist of just Read more
Extremely Skinny Horse
January 30, 2017

Hoof Care and the Emaciated Horse

Biotin only improves the growth of new hoof horn, not existing hoof, so its effectiveness depends on reliable administration Read more
Fat horse in field
January 26, 2017

Supplements for Facilitating Weight Loss in Horses

Obesity remains one of the most important health and welfare issues facing horses living in developed nations. Extra weight on Read more
Herd of grey horses in pasture
January 13, 2017

Managing Body Condition of Horses in Herds

To ensure all the horses in a herd are cared for optimally, “crowd control” may be more necessary than Read more
A handful of oats
January 11, 2017

Best Horse Feed: Plain Oats or Fortified Feed?

Managing the nutrition of horses is not ruled by absolutes, so it is possible to assemble a diet for Read more
Horses eating a round bale of hay
January 05, 2017

Feeding Preserved Forage to Horses

Many horses continue to receive preserved forages—including hay, haylage, and silage—rather than having access to fresh pasture. Read more
Adding supplements into feed buckets
December 28, 2016

Just Say No to Poor-Quality Equine Supplements

Equine nutritional supplements are not manufactured like pharmaceutical drugs and are only loosely regulated by the Food and Drug Read more
Horse eating from ground feeder
December 15, 2016

Keep Concentrate Meals Small for Horses

Total daily intakes are often more than the 5-pound (2.2-kilogram) suggested meal size, so the daily allotment should be Read more
Horse eating grain in a stall
December 06, 2016

Stabilized Rice Bran for Energy, Antioxidant Protection, and More

Stabilized rice bran is a natural, palatable source of high-quality fat. Although horse owners seem to be most interested Read more
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