Lameness
November 17, 2014
Possible Dietary Help for Laminitis-Prone Horses
Recent research suggests that a feed supplement could reduce insulin level and therefore decrease a horse’s chances of developing
August 21, 2014
Feed Management for Horses with Neurologic Diseases
Proper nutrition can support the equine immune response and reduce inflammation. Omega-3 fatty acids such as those found in
June 27, 2014
Feeding Horses with Acute Laminitis
Laminitis is a severe, painful inflammation of the laminae, which are interlayered tissues that connect the soft and solid
March 14, 2012
Arthritis Treatment from Mint Extract
Rosmarinic acid, a substance found in some plants including mint, oregano, and rosemary, may be helpful in reducing pain
December 09, 2011
Nutrition Affects Hoof Growth in Horses
When a horse has a problem with hoof quality, consider whether the animal is receiving enough energy in its
October 17, 2011
Feeding Draft Horses
Despite their large size, draft horses have a lower energy requirement than light horses, which may be due to
September 19, 2011
Autumn Grass Poses Risk for Laminitic Horses
Horse owners know to be cautious when allowing horses access to lush green pasture in the spring. But that
September 19, 2011
Vitamin K Supplementation for Horses
The actions of vitamin K on blood clotting, bone metabolism, and bone resorption have been known for some time. However,
September 14, 2011
Fish Oil Reduces Inflammatory Joint Compounds in Horses
There was a trend for fish oil-supplemented horses to have lower PGE2, a potent inflammatory compound, in their joints
September 13, 2011
Preventing Colic and Laminitis After a Horse Overeats
Your first step should be to get the horse away from the source of feed and assess how much