Nutrition

The focus of feeding programs for EMS horses should be to reduce body weight and minimize the insulin response. Read more

Which salt blocks do horses prefer? Researchers at Cornell University decided to find out. Read more

A high rate of early embryo loss may be related to age, egg abnormalities, embryonic defects, or the oviductal Read more

While the effects of chia have yet to be studied in horses, horse owners often supplement equine diets with Read more

Electrolyte supplementation replaces minerals lost in sweat, supports hydration, and maintains muscle function. Read more

Forage should be considered the foundation of all horse diets, but most horses require a feed or supplement to Read more

What is a horse owner to do if a horse’s diet is suspected of causing an adverse reaction? The Read more

Many people are familiar with melatonin as a sleep aid, but few of us know that melatonin may affect Read more

Concise guidelines provide horse owners sound nutritional management strategies for optimal health and well-being. Read more

While selenium can be measured in the bloodstream, those levels don’t necessarily reflect selenium levels in other body compartments. Read more