Lactation in Mares: Nutritional Notes. The nutritional requirements of broodmares peak as fetal growth surges in late gestation and as lactation...

Hay: The Favorite Lunch Munch for Horses!  As part of their nature, horses have a built-in desire to chew. Evolving...

Shipping Fever in Horses:  Horses that are trailered for long periods of time—more than three or four hours—are at increased...

Out of Work Horses: Management Strategies. How can you safely shift a horse from near-daily exercise to a life of...

What Is the Effect of Restricted Hay Intake Before Exercise in Horses? The goal of this study was to compare...

Analyzing Horse Hay: Low in Zinc and Copper? Whether it’s fresh grass in a meadow or high-quality baled hay, forage...

Steaming Hay One Component of Managing Equine Asthma: According to one recent study*, steaming hay, a common strategy for managing horses suffering severe equine asthma,...

How Much Hay To Feed Horses: Where To Begin. Horses thrive on diets rife with forages, whether it is a...

Electrolytes and Muscle Function: What’s the Connection? Electrolytes are necessary for normal muscle contraction and relaxation. “When electrolytes become depleted...

Starch and Inflammation: Considerations for Old and Overweight Horses. Body-wide inflammation contributes to the development of acute and chronic diseases...