Performance

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

Ashley Fowler, Ph.D., director of research at Kentucky Equine Research, has provided answers to six commonly asked questions. Read more

Providing electrolytes prior to prolonged moderate-intensity work appears to fully replenish those lost in sweat. Read more

A recent study found that antioxidants did not inhibit muscle accretion in horses as previously suspected. Read more

The benefits of milk thistle were evaluated in exercising horses, and results suggest supplemented horses better managed training. Read more

Measuring the use of energy sources consumed by horses allows researchers to better understand their relevance in nutrition and Read more

In an effort to quell the damage caused by ROS, researchers set out to determine the effect of N-acetyl Read more

Research shows that the benefits of DHA and EPA supplementation occur 60 days after initiating supplementation in horses. Read more

The horse’s body produces excess GGT in the face of liver, pancreatic, and kidney disease, but elevated levels have Read more

The benefits of omega-3 supplementation in horses reach far and wide, influencing multiple body systems. Because horses cannot produce Read more