Metabolic

Biotin only improves the growth of new hoof horn, not existing hoof, so its effectiveness depends on reliable administration Read more

Most, but not all, horses with EMS are obese, and those that are not obese must be managed differently. Read more

Being a little heavy-handed with mineral supplements can cause more issues than it solves. Read more

When grown, cured, and baled with care, alfalfa (lucerne) hay proves appropriate for many classes of horses. Because of Read more

This study provides additional evidence that simply gaining weight or being overweight does not induce insulin resistance, which can Read more

A drylot is one management tool that helps keep weight in check. Read more

Researchers explored the use of an algae-derived omega-3 fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), in horses with IR, hypothesizing that Read more

These data suggest that exercise and calorie source may be important to hormonal regulation and energy metabolism in horses Read more

Old horses sometimes lose weight for inexplicable reasons, even if they appear to be in good health with robust Read more

Despite decades of research, it’s not clear why some horses develop insulin resistance while others that are fed and Read more