Growth
January 23, 2017
Weaning Foals: Nutritional Strategies
In many parts of the world, foaling season has arrived; yet in other regions, weaning has commenced. Weaning can
December 21, 2016
Early-Weaned Foal: Nutrition Consultation
A concerned horsewoman called Kentucky Equine Research (KER) advisors about an unhealthy three-month-old foal. At the time of weaning,
June 22, 2016
Vitamins for Bone Health in Horses
While vitamin D gets the lion’s share of attention for equine bone health, other vitamins are just as important,
March 28, 2016
Foal Diarrhea: Look to Nutritional Supplements for Help
Foals become dehydrated quickly, and problems can begin to mount rapidly.
March 18, 2016
Low Vitamin D Levels and Foals
Low vitamin D levels have also been identified in sick foals.
December 20, 2015
Oxalates in Equine Forages
The importance of calcium in the diet of horses and ponies is crucial. When coupled with phosphorus, the two
November 01, 2015
The Hoof and Its Relation to Balance and Soundness
Evidence of genetic adaptations and man's manipulative influence can be seen in the structure of the equine foot.
August 24, 2015
Physitis in Young Horses: Diet Change Often Necessary
An overconsumption of energy is typically the root cause of physitis, assuming there’s been no physical trauma such as
June 12, 2015
Weaning Horses: Which Way Is Best?
Weaning methods range from the “quick and clean” approach, where the foal is completely separated from the mare in
June 03, 2015
Dummy Foal Syndrome: What Can Be Done?
Once your veterinarian has diagnosed your foal with neonatal maladjustment syndrome, what can you do?