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Horse's hooves
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 Read more
Drowsy horse standing over stall guard
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 Read more
Fat horse in field
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 Read more
Horses grazing in field with buttercups
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 Read more
Farrier rasping horse's hoof
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 Read more
Draft horse in harness
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 Read more
Horses grazing in pasture
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 Read more
Sorrel Colts in Pasture
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, Read more
Pouring oil
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 Read more
Horse eating hay
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 Read more
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