Metabolic

Although there is a substantial body of knowledge pertaining to the digestible energy requirements for working horses, the effects Read more

Weight may vary somewhat by season and exercise program, but any horse that shows unexpected weight loss should be Read more

Let’s cut to the chase: obesity is just as detrimental to horses as it is humans. Read more

Calcium and phosphorus are the most important minerals for bone formation and maintenance in horses. These minerals must be Read more

A number of horses, predominantly fillies, have recurrent episodes of rhabdomyolysis (muscle cramping) with even light exercise. Recurrent exertional Read more

Horses that have equine Cushing’s disease can be managed best on a diet that produces a low glycemic response, Read more

The condition occurs due to a dietary calcium deficiency, excess levels of phosphorus, an inverted calcium-to-phosphorus ratio in the Read more

Some groups of horses are at increased risk of illness because of challenges to their immune systems. Young horses, Read more

Simple sugars in shredded beet pulp contribute to an increase in blood glucose after feeding. Read more

A recent study conducted by Simon Bailey, an associate professor of preclinical veterinary science at the University of Melbourne Read more