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Kentucky Equine Research continually conducts studies at its 150-acre research facility. Some of these results are presented at industry conferences or shared in peer-reviewed journals. Review some of our findings from the past 30 years below.
November 12, 2018

Nutrient Content of Australian Horse Pastures—Effect of Season

Most Australian horses rely on pasture for some of their nutrient intake, and many are just on pasture without supplementary feed for some part of the year. To determine the nutrient intake of horses on pasture for comparison with recommended daily allowances, nutritionists need to know not only the pasture intake but also the nutrient […]


October 12, 2018

Nutrient Content of Australian Horse Pastures—Nutrient Intakes Compared to Requirements

Most Australian horses rely on pasture for some of their nutrient intake, and many are just on pasture without supplementary feed for some part of the year. To determine the nutrient intake of horses on pasture for comparison with recommended daily allowances, nutritionists need to know not only the pasture intake but also the nutrient […]


August 17, 2015

Furosemide Administration Affects Mineral Excretion in Exercised Thoroughbreds

Pagan, J., Waldridge, B., Whitehouse, C., Fuchs, S. and Goff, M. (2014), Furosemide Administration Affects Mineral Excretion in Exercised Thoroughbreds. Equine Veterinary Journal, 46:4. (International Conference on Equine Exercise Physiology 2014) Furosemide is widely administered to Thoroughbred and Standardbred racehorses to reduce the incidence and severity of EIPH. The magnitude and duration of mineral loss […]


August 17, 2015

Effect of Nonstructural Carbohydrate, Fat and Fiber Intake on Glycogen Repletion Following Intense Exercise

Mesquita, V., Pagan, J., Valberg, S., Waldridge, B. and Whitehouse, C. (2014), Effect of Non-Structural Carbohydrate, Fat and Fiber Intake on Glycogen Repletion Following Intense Exercise. Equine Veterinary Journal, 46: 33. (International Conference on Equine Exercise Physiology 2014) Muscle glycogen is a potentially limiting substrate for horses during intense exercise. Low-starch, high-fat concentrates have become popular […]


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