Metabolic

Traditional horse-feeding practices in India involve the use of crushed oats, wheat bran, horse gram (a bean), jaggery (dried Read more

While chronic episodes of tying-up are frustrating and painful for both the horses and their owners, it is the Read more

A horse's weight is an important statistic for horse owners, managers, and veterinarians to know when formulating a diet Read more

One of the simplest ways to help manage metabolic diseases in horses is through dietary manipulation. Read more

Insulin resistance can be caused by several hormones and drugs that affect the actions or release of insulin. Read more

A realistic timeline for weight gain must be established, as changes in body weight occur slowly. Weight-gain goals should Read more

The current conventional wisdom is that EMS horses should receive hays and feeds that contain 10% or less NSC. Read more

Turnout, the most natural type of exercise, is probably the easiest way to enhance your horse's quality of life. Read more

Every horseman has seen, at one time or another, the telltale signs of a thin horse: the disproportionately skinny Read more

Changes in carbohydrate intake can have a significant positive impact for horses with metabolic disorders. Knowing what to feed, Read more