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Evaluation of Apparent Total-tract Digestibility and Glycemic Responses to Processed Corn in Nonexercised Thoroughbred Horses
In the process of extracting starch from corn for food manufacturing, the co-product corn germ dehydrated (AAFCO 48.32) is produced. This fraction is known commercially as Golden Max (GM). A study was conducted to investigate the nutritional value of GM for horses and compare it to the typical forms of processed corn commonly fed to […]
Effect of Nonstructural Carbohydrate Intake on Glycogen Repletion Following Intense Exercise
Muscle glycogen is a potentially limiting substrate for horses during intense exercise. Low-starch, high-fat concentrates have become popular for performance horses, but their effect on muscle glycogen usage and repletion is unclear. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of nonstructural carbohydrate (NSC) intake on substrate utilization and glycogen repletion in Thoroughbreds during training […]
The Long-term Effects Of Feeding Fat To Two-year-old Thoroughbreds In Training
The seven month study evaluated of feeding a fat supplemented diet during medium intensity aerobic training in 12 two year thoroughbreds.
Effect Of Dextrose Supplementation On Electrolyte And Water Absorption In Resting Thoroughbreds
Commercial electrolyte products often contain dextrose, which is purported to improve electrolyte uptake in horses. Studies conducted at Kentucky Equine Research suggest that adding dextrose or starch to electrolyte mixes does not increase rate of absorption or retention of electrolytes. Dextrose may still have some value in improving the palatability of electrolyte mixes, but the […]
Fish Oil Supplementation Attenuates Abnormal Glucose Clearance Caused By High Dietary Fat Intake In Aged Thoroughbred Geldings
The aim of this study was to investigate the glucose dynamics in horses fed a high fat or moderate carbohydrate diet and to investigate if fish oil moderated these effects.
Moderate Dietary Carbohydrate Improves and High Dietary Fat Impairs Glucose Tolerance in Aged Thoroughbred Geldings
Low-carbohydrate diets are often recommended for horses with metabolic syndrome and high-fat diets are useful for managing horses suffering from RER and PSSM. It is questionable whether these types of diets are appropriate for normal, non-obese horses. This study was conducted to determine whether a moderate daily intake of carbohydrate from oats or a high […]
Carbohydrates Are Well Tolerated By Most Horses
Pagan JD, Brown-Douglas CG and Huntington PJ (2012). Carbohydrates are well tolerated by most Horses. Proceedings of the Australasian Equine Science Symposium 4: 1-3
Nutritional Management of Metabolic Diseases
Assembled by the nutritionists and veterinarians at Kentucky Equine Research (KER), this easy-to-use guide includes practical feeding and management recommendations for the following diseases: Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) Exertional rhabdomyolysis (RER) Polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) Malignant hyperthermia (MH) Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP)
Feeding Performance Horses
Horses are superior athletes. Physical adaptations through evolution have given horses speed and endurance.
Nutritional Management Of Metabolic Disorders Of Horses
Nutritional Management of Metabolic disorders of Horses PJ Huntington and JD Pagan Proc 14th Asian Assoc Animal Prod. Animal Science Congress p369 -374.