Metabolic

Horses get energy for exercise, growth, and body maintenance from the forage and concentrates they consume. Digestible energy refers Read more

Feeding horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, also known as equine Cushing's disease, can sometimes be difficult because horses Read more

A study conducted at the University of Melbourne was designed to investigate changes in insulin sensitivity when equines became Read more

A number of factors may contribute to the loss of condition in a horse that eats well. Owners should Read more

Data suggests that the addition of fat (soybean oil) to a grain meal will affect glucose and insulin response Read more

At a workshop researchers presented their work on absorption of phytoestrogens in mares on clover-mixed pastures and alfalfa (lucerne) Read more

Horses with equine metabolic syndrome tend to be obese, insulin resistant, and predisposed to develop laminitis. Nutritional management of Read more

About 75% of all plant matter is comprised of carbohydrates. This fact means that carbohydrates are an extremely important Read more

It is not possible to discuss calcium balance in the body without mentioning the relationship between calcium and phosphorus. Read more

The effects of oral glucosamine on glucose metabolism were recently summarized in a review article by Simon and coworkers Read more