Nutrition

Sugar beet pulp purportedly has prebiotic effects that support the hindgut microbiome, thereby fostering well-being. Read more

Researchers reported that correction of dental abnormalities improves mechanical digestion of feed but not nutrient absorption. Read more

While corn syrup is the go-to carbohydrate used by veterinarians in oral sugar tests, researchers tested other sources of Read more

Researchers set out to identify facial markers indicative of perceived emotional stress in horses through a feeding trial. Read more

Because lameness is one of the costliest conditions affecting horses, researchers have investigated the effects of mineral deficiencies. Read more

Horses require different feeds for different stages of life. Make the switchover from one feed to another as seamless Read more

Different round-bale feeders produce more waste than others, unnecessarily increasing feed-associated costs. Read more

All horse owners run into red flags when doling out hay, leaving them to ask, “What is that in Read more

Some racehorses have elevated levels of gamma-glutamyl transferase in the face of otherwise normal blood work, causing poor performance. Read more

The use of pre-, pro-, or postbiotics is popular among horse owners, but their effectiveness remains questionable. Read more