Lameness
June 21, 2011
Equine Nutrition in the Management of Flexural Deformities
Nutritional intervention can help reduce the severity of many forms of DOD, but not all of the damage resulting
May 31, 2011
Vitamin K: Essential for Bone Development in Horses
Vitamin K is necessary for the proper clotting of blood, a process that uses calcium. Another calcium-related function of
April 28, 2011
Provision of Vitamins Important in Convalescing Horses
A well-rounded diet for horses includes all of the vitamins necessary for top-notch health. These vitamins are especially important
March 15, 2010
Poor Nutrition Impacts Hooves
Equine nutritionists are frequently asked questions about dietary influences on hoof health.
October 27, 2007
Sugar Accumulation in Grass May Harm Horses
Scientists have revealed that grass may not be the best prescription for all horses. Under specific growing conditions, common
October 27, 2007
Managing Horses on High-Fructan Pastures
So, when is the best time to graze horses in order to avoid fructans? The answer to this complicated
October 26, 2007
Nutritional Considerations for Warmbloods
Over the last few decades European warmbloods and warmblood crosses have become prominent as sport horses in the United
October 05, 2007
Arthritis a Prevalent Condition in Horses
Demanding exercise places undue stress on the joints and causes them to become inflamed. Research in arthritis has led
November 04, 2003
Bran Mash: What’s It Really Good For?
A bran mash is often the meal of choice for horses following an intense workout, especially for those that
November 02, 2003
Laminitis Basics
Succinctly put, laminitis is the local manifestation of a body-wide metabolic breakdown. Why this metabolic collapse materializes in