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Horse eating from ground feeder
July 25, 2019

Cobalt in Equine Diets

The cobalt found in feedstuffs actually isn’t for the horse itself but instead supports the fermenting microbes in the Read more
Equine nutrition research blood sample at KER Performance Center.
July 24, 2019

Integrating Nanoparticles into Equine Nutrition

Nanoparticles are added to feeds for a multitude of reasons: improve intake and digestibility, reduce environmental impact, boost mineral Read more
Show jumper over fence
July 17, 2019

Vitamins Are Important for Athletic Horses

Vitamins perform many critical functions in the horse’s body. Though they are needed in only small amounts, vitamins are Read more
Young Thoroughbred Horse Looking Out of his Stall in a Training Barn
July 15, 2019

Omeprazole and Calcium Digestibility: What Horse Owners Should Know

When given to humans, reduced gastric acid production is associated with a decline in the digestibility of several nutrients, Read more
Horse eating grain in a stall
June 24, 2019

Chelated Minerals Enhance Nutrient Bioavailability

Chelation...bioavailable...proteinates...digestibility...organic minerals. What do these words mean? How do they relate to a horse's health and performance? Read more
Hay stacked in storage barn
April 12, 2019

Horse Diets: Getting the Most from Lower Quality Forage

Not all horses have access to or require top-quality forage at all times of the year. Certain horses, such Read more
March 06, 2019

Lush Grass: Good or Bad?

Virtually all horses are subject to some digestive upsets associated with lush spring pasture. The content of highly fermentable Read more
Horses grazing in pasture
January 12, 2019

Managing Horses on Declining Pasture

As autumn segues into winter, pasture grasses often turn brown and unpalatable, at which time growth is almost assuredly Read more
Zinc molecular formula
January 03, 2019

Trace Minerals: Do They Make a Difference in Diets for Horses?

Before adding mineral supplements of any kind, have your ration analyzed for mineral content and seek the advice of Read more
Horse eating from a haynet
November 06, 2018

Forage-Only Diets for Horses Require Supplementation

Overweight horses are commonly limited to lesser quality hay, which is likely deficient in nutrients. Easy keepers are usually Read more
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