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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 Read more
Photo of Standardbred racehorses trotting in front of the racetrack stands.
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. Read more
Giving paste medication to horse
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. Read more
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. Read more
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 Read more
Foal laying in field
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 Read more
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.  Read more
Western performance reining cutting horse.
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. Read more
Donkey eating hay
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.  Read more
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 Read more
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