Nutrition
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September 13, 2023
Feeding Horses: When Not to Feed That Hay
All horse owners run into red flags when doling out hay, leaving them to ask, “What is that in
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August 28, 2023
Cause of GGT Syndrome in Racehorses Points to Glutathione Recycling
Some racehorses have elevated levels of gamma-glutamyl transferase in the face of otherwise normal blood work, causing poor performance.
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August 14, 2023
Prebiotics and the Equine Intestinal Microbiome: Effectiveness Studied
The use of pre-, pro-, or postbiotics is popular among horse owners, but their effectiveness remains questionable.
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July 17, 2023
Selecting Hay: Type of Grass, Timing of First Cut Are Considerations for Many Horses
Horse owners should consider their horses’ health concerns in choosing an appropriate hay, including harvest time.
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June 28, 2023
Alfalfa: Potential Natural Antacid for Horses Suffering Glandular Gastric Disease
Feeding alfalfa is an effective way to help reduce the occurrence of gastric ulcers in the glandular region of
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June 12, 2023
Vitamin E Deficiency and Central Nervous System Damage in Foals
Vitamin E, an essential fat-soluble nutrient, protects foals that are at risk of developing the neurologic disease known as
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June 05, 2023
For Gastric Health, Mangoes and Horses Don’t Mix
One unlikely fruit damages the lining of the stomach and upsets the gastric environment, according to researchers: the mango.
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May 31, 2023
Six Questions: Feeding the Right Nutrients to Performance Horses
Ashley Fowler, Ph.D., director of research at Kentucky Equine Research, has provided answers to six commonly asked questions.
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May 29, 2023
Know Thy Forage: Ten Forage-Related Terms That May Be New To You
Review several common forage-related terms that may be useful to you in everyday stallside conversation.
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May 24, 2023
Gastric Health in Horses: Omeprazole Beneficial for Squamous, But Not Glandular, Ulcers
In a recent study. glandular ulcers did not heal well when horses were given omeprazole, suggesting other treatment would