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December 27, 2017

Consider Omega-3s for Eye Problems in Horses

It is well-known that horses benefit from fish oil supplementation, and new research shows that pain stemming from the Read more
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December 26, 2017

When Horse Feed Is Too Old to Use

Aside from nutritional guarantees and ingredients, some stamp products with useful information pertaining to manufacture date and best-use practices. Read more
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December 26, 2017

What Are the Total-Tract Digestibility and Glycemic Responses of Processed Corn in Sedentary Horses?

A study was conducted to investigate the nutritional value of GM for horses and compare it to the typical Read more
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December 12, 2017

What Are the Effects of Carbohydrate Intake on Heart Rate Variability in Horses?

Feeds for performance horses have traditionally contained high levels of nonstructural carbohydrates (NSC). It is a common belief in Read more
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December 10, 2017

Horse Feed Formulation: What Is a Premix?

Many feed companies will follow a two-step mixing process to ensure micronutrients are blended thoroughly in the finished product. Read more
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November 30, 2017

Don’t Neglect Hoof Care for Senior Horses

This kind of thinking is understandable, as some older horses may show less hoof growth than younger equines. However, Read more
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November 07, 2017

Role of Vitamin E in Equine Nerve and Muscle Health

When you think of vitamin E, do images of green, leafy forage or well-muscled, physically fit horses spring to Read more
November 07, 2017

Selenium Supplementation in Exercising Horses

Selenium plays many important roles in a horse’s body, one of which involves fighting off damaging free radicals produced Read more
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November 02, 2017

Selenium Supplementation in Exercising Horses

The reported improvements in mitochondrial density in response to dietary selenium supplementation may improve diets for elite equine athletes. Read more
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November 02, 2017

Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Equine Semen

Results suggests that the addition of omega-3-enriched oil may be a way to improve semen quality by improving cell Read more
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