Performance

Horses recovering from an acute case of laminitis must have a carefully designed feed management plan in order to Read more

In a presentation at the recent Veterinary Sport Horse Symposium, Dr. Kyle Newman indicated supplementing horses with omega-3 fatty Read more

Horses produce glycogen two to three times slower than humans and other animals. In contrast to humans, horses are Read more

Despite low resistance to frost and pests, researchers have recently tested teff to see how the grass stacks up Read more

Data from this study suggest that as a general rule, tall but not extremely heavy-growing horses are more likely Read more

Rapid growth in horses has been associated with compromised skeletal growth; however, horses that grow too slowly may not Read more

Hindgut acidosis can impair performance, and could be career-threatening if it leads to laminitis. Read more

Demanding exercise places undue stress on the joints and causes them to become inflamed. Research in arthritis has led Read more

Lives of Thoroughbreds in race training differ greatly from those of most sporthorses. Racehorses spend the majority of their Read more

The most important component of any feeding program is forage, be it pasture or hay. Without question, a survey Read more