Growth

Growth characteristics including body weight, height, and average daily gain were measured between birth and 18 months of age Read more

Growth data from 32 years of Morgan horse records were analyzed in this study. Weights and wither heights were Read more

The relationship between insulin status and the occurrence of osteochondrosis in Thoroughbred yearlings was studied by researchers. Read more

The ratio of protein to energy is important for growth rather than either the protein percentage in a ration Read more

Developmental orthopedic disease is a significant economic problem for modern horse breeders because the crippling lameness can make affected Read more

Trace minerals such as copper, zinc, manganese, and selenium are important components in the diet for most growing horses, Read more

In about a third of the colts given ergot alkaloid toxins, abnormalities in chromosome pairings during cell division were Read more

Key nutrients such as amino acids, calcium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, manganese, and vitamin E should be provided by the Read more

Colostrum is the thick yellowish fluid produced by mares before their true milk is produced. Literally the difference between Read more

Calcium and phosphorus comprise most of the mineral matter in the horse’s body. The horse must receive adequate quantities Read more