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Horses eating alfalfa hay
March 05, 2013

Iodine: Essential Trace Mineral for Horses

The thyroid hormones affect all of the organ systems, muscle metabolism, the nervous system, respiration, and the cardiovascular system. Read more
Drowsy horse standing over stall guard
March 04, 2013

Vitamin E Deficient Myopathy

Vitamin E deficient myopathy is a newly recognized cause of muscle loss and weakness. Horses affected with vitamin E Read more
Horses eating alfalfa hay
February 28, 2013

A Close Look at Vitamin A in Equine Diets

Diets that are deficient in vitamin A will result in problems in bone growth, defects in growth and differentiation Read more
Horse running in pasture with cattle in background
February 27, 2013

Selenium Function in Horses

Horses at high work intensities may have higher requirements for selenium than idle horses. Read more
A handful of oats
February 22, 2013

Oats for Horses: What’s Old, What’s New

One of the most traditional feed grains for horses is oats. Because oats contain sufficient protein, calcium, and phosphorus Read more
Horse licking salt block
February 21, 2013

Iron: An Important Trace Mineral in Equine Diets

Horses need calcium, phosphorus, and a number of other minerals in their diets. Trace minerals are those that are Read more
Burlap feed sack
February 19, 2013

Manganese Aids Skeletal Formation and Energy Use in Horses

Because of the role that manganese plays in energy transformation during lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, it is of interest Read more
Vegetable oil for horses
January 10, 2013

Omega-3 Fatty Acid and Insulin Sensitivity in Horses

The Journal of Equine Veterinary Science recently reported on a study that examined the effects of dietary omega-3 fatty acid supplementation Read more
Horse eating grass hay
December 18, 2012

Determining Hay Quality for Horses

As to what is the best type of hay to feed, there is no simple answer as it depends Read more
Picture of a young girl riding a school horse.
November 28, 2012

Feeding Fat for a Calmer Horse

Horse owners have been asking the same question for centuries: How do you feed a horse so that he Read more
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