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Soy beans in the field almost ready to harvest
March 07, 2016

Super Fibers for Horses: Beet Pulp and Soy Hulls

Designed to handle a near continual supply of forage, the gastrointestinal tract of the horse, especially the hindgut, grinds Read more
Two girls with a horse
February 18, 2016

Equine Nutritionist Farm Call: Three Horses, Three Problems

Though technology has widened the scope of their helpfulness, most nutritionists will agree that, when possible, it is best to visit Read more
Adding supplements into feed buckets
February 15, 2016

Variety in Horse Diets: Good or Bad?

A steady diet is a frequent theme in equine nutrition, but a growing body of data in this surprisingly Read more
Dressage horse at show
February 10, 2016

Consider Soluble Fiber for Exercising Horses

Recent research suggests that soluble fiber provides adequate energy for exercising horses and could be a healthy alternative to cereal grains Read more
Fat chestnut horse
February 05, 2016

Diet Adjustments Provide Relief for PSSM Horses

In many instances, management strategies reduce the frequency of tying-up episodes, and sometimes clinical signs diminish entirely. Read more
Woman in barn aisle with senior horse
January 26, 2016

Feeding to Support Recovery in Old Horses

Injuries occurring in older horses may need to be treated in a different manner compared to younger, athletic horses Read more
Horses eating alfalfa hay
January 21, 2016

Beware of Beetles in Alfalfa Hay for Horses

If feeding alfalfa (lucerne), horse owners should be aware of another potential danger: blister beetles. Read more
Horse eating from ground feeder
January 18, 2016

Diet Advice for a Horse with Multiple Health Problems

Properly nourishing a horse requires a certain measure of flexibility. The preceding guidelines offer a sound leaping-off point. Read more
Burlap feed sack
January 12, 2016

Three High-Calorie Feedstuffs for Horses

Stabilized rice bran, beet pulp, and oil are tried-and-true methods of adding calories to diets. Read more
Woman feeding a horse in a stall
January 11, 2016

Algae-Derived Omega-3s and Insulin Resistance in Horses

Researchers explored the use of an algae-derived omega-3 fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), in horses with IR, hypothesizing that Read more
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