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Vegetable oil for horses
February 08, 2010

PSSM: Feed Management Provides Relief

Low-starch, high-fat feeds seem to help many horses suffering from polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM), a condition that causes painful Read more
Horse running in pasture with cattle in background
February 03, 2010

Grazing Multiple Species

As selective grazers, horses tend to eat some pasture plants and avoid others, leading to fields with some overgrazed Read more
Horse eating grain in a stall
January 24, 2010

Nutritional Support of Kidney Disease in Horses

Serious kidney (renal) disease in horses is fairly uncommon. Most horses with acute renal failure recover with appropriate treatment. Read more
Horse eating grain in a stall
January 24, 2010

Nutritional Support of Horses with Liver Disease

The power of targeted equine nutrition programs is unquestionable. Precisely targeted diets can benefit horses with certain compromised organs Read more
Burlap feed sack
January 21, 2010

Equine Protein Requirements

A horse's requirement for protein is determined by the animal's stage of development and workload. While each horse needs Read more
Veterinarian listening to horse with stethoscope
January 21, 2010

Nutrition for Horses with Small Intestinal Colic

Small intestinal colic can result from gas or fluid distension, obstruction of the small intestine (ileal impaction or roundworms), Read more
Bags of corn
October 28, 2009

Yeast Culture: Value-Added Ingredient in Horse Feeds

Research has demonstrated that feeding yeast culture to horses positively affects energy, protein, and mineral nutrition. Read more
Pouring oil
October 27, 2009

Source of Omegas May Matter

Recent advances in deodorization and flavoring technology have made fish oils acceptable to most horses. Read more
Driving horses drinking from hose
October 21, 2009

Water: The Overlooked Nutrient

The most important nutrient in the horse's diet is one that is rarely added to feeds: water. Though it Read more
Horse eating from a slow-feed haynet
October 28, 2008

Forage Buffering Capacity Relevant in Gastric Ulcer Prevention

There is growing evidence that the type of hay fed to horses has a significant impact on acid neutralization Read more
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