Lameness

Because lameness is one of the costliest conditions affecting horses, researchers have investigated the effects of mineral deficiencies. Read more

Levels of calcium, copper, and zinc in the hoof capsule before and after weaning are influenced by season and Read more

Nutritional countermeasures may keep susceptible horses from developing laminitis, although due to its many causes, laminitis is not completely Read more

What can be done while a horse is recovering from a soft tissue injury to encourage a sound reentrance Read more

Research shows that prophylactic administration of joint supplements may delay the onset of osteoarthritis. Read more

While silicon plays a role in bone and joint health, dietary supplementation of silicon may not affect bone and Read more

Keeping your horse sound for summer riding is partly related to taking good care of his hooves. Feeding for Read more

Even though horses are herbivores, some potentially beneficial plant constituents, such as phytophenols, are not found in the forages Read more

Lameness resulted in 69% of all eliminations from endurance competitions, according to one recently published study. Read more

New findings from Kentucky Equine Research suggest long-chain omega-3s may be useful in managing inflammation in hard-working horses. Read more