Growth

Biotin only improves the growth of new hoof horn, not existing hoof, so its effectiveness depends on reliable administration Read more

In many parts of the world, foaling season has arrived; yet in other regions, weaning has commenced. Weaning can Read more

A concerned horsewoman called Kentucky Equine Research (KER) advisors about an unhealthy three-month-old foal. At the time of weaning, Read more

While vitamin D gets the lion’s share of attention for equine bone health, other vitamins are just as important, Read more

Foals become dehydrated quickly, and problems can begin to mount rapidly. Read more

Low vitamin D levels have also been identified in sick foals. Read more

The importance of calcium in the diet of horses and ponies is crucial. When coupled with phosphorus, the two Read more

Evidence of genetic adaptations and man's manipulative influence can be seen in the structure of the equine foot. Read more

An overconsumption of energy is typically the root cause of physitis, assuming there’s been no physical trauma such as Read more

Weaning methods range from the “quick and clean” approach, where the foal is completely separated from the mare in Read more