Working with an Equine Nutritionist: Six Suggestions
What should horse owners consider when seeking out an equine nutritionist? The post Working with an Equine Nutritionist: Six Suggestions appeared first on Kentucky Equine Research.
View ArticleHorse Feed Processing: Pelleted and Extruded Feeds
While pelleted and textured feeds are well-known staples in the feed room, extruded feeds are gaining popularity for horses. The post Horse Feed Processing: Pelleted and Extruded Feeds appeared first...
View ArticleAfter a Layoff: Getting Your Horse Back in Shape
No matter what the horse’s job or performance level, reconditioning should be undertaken slowly. The post After a Layoff: Getting Your Horse Back in Shape appeared first on Kentucky Equine Research.
View ArticleItchy Horse? Five Potential Offenders
Ectoparasites, or external parasites, can cause hypersensitivity in horses. Review these five ectoparasites, some of which may be known to you and some of which may not be. The post Itchy Horse? Five...
View ArticleResearch-Proven Antioxidants in Horse Diets
Antioxidants such as vitamins E and C target free radicals in an effort to minimize cellular damage and foster recovery from exercise and competition. The post Research-Proven Antioxidants in Horse...
View Article“Leaky Gut” Linked to Obesity in Horses
Increased permeability of the intestine allows toxins and bacteria to pass from the gastrointestinal tract and across the wall to the bloodstream. The post “Leaky Gut” Linked to Obesity in Horses...
View ArticleMelatonin and Cool Diets for Hot Horses
Although not studied yet in horses, the effects of melatonin in other animal species suggest this “sleep hormone” may be a viable option in the future. The post Melatonin and Cool Diets for Hot Horses...
View ArticleLook to Exercise for Equine Weight Loss
Exercise helps control circulating blood sugar levels in response to a “normal” amount of insulin. The post Look to Exercise for Equine Weight Loss appeared first on Kentucky Equine Research.
View ArticlePros and Cons of Turfgrass for Horse Pastures
How do you know which grass would be the best choice for your pastures, especially if any of your horses suffer from equine metabolic syndrome or laminitis? The post Pros and Cons of Turfgrass for...
View ArticleEquine Laminitis: New Approach to Treatment
Here is a review of some laminitis basics and a peek at a new approach researchers are exploring to help find a more effective treatment for laminitis. The post Equine Laminitis: New Approach to...
View ArticleVitamin E in Equine Nutrition: Three Questions
Leading researchers answer questions about the role of vitamin E nutrition in healthy and neurologic horses. The post Vitamin E in Equine Nutrition: Three Questions appeared first on Kentucky Equine...
View ArticleGrazing Benefits Both Horses and Pastures
Not only does the horse reap the rewards of grazing but, according to some scientists, the pastures are also healthier when grazed rather than mowed. The post Grazing Benefits Both Horses and Pastures...
View ArticleEquine Bladder Disease: Antioxidant Support
Antioxidants may be useful for horses with exercise-induced hemorrhagic cystitis, a rare condition characterized by hematuria (bloody urine). The post Equine Bladder Disease: Antioxidant Support...
View ArticleShould Horse Owners Steam or Soak Hay?
For horses with dust-reducing needs, steamed hay appears more beneficial, whereas horses with EMS would benefit more from soaking. The post Should Horse Owners Steam or Soak Hay? appeared first on...
View ArticleHow Do Pelleted Horse Feeds Stack Up?
The number-one advantage of pelleting is feed uniformity, so one mouthful is the same as the next, and fine material can’t be sifted out or left in the bottom of the feed bin. The post How Do Pelleted...
View ArticleWeaning Approach Affects Foals
Methods of weaning foals include abrupt, gradual, intermittent, and more. How do these different methods impact the foal's microbiome? The post Weaning Approach Affects Foals appeared first on Kentucky...
View ArticleGastrointestinal Care of Horses: Choose Supplements Wisely
Methods of supporting horses intestinal microbiomes are of great interest in optimizing immunity and maximizing feed digestibility. The post Gastrointestinal Care of Horses: Choose Supplements Wisely...
View ArticleGoldfish: Do They Help Keep Your Horse’s Water Tank Clean?
Some horse owners swear by goldfish, praising them for their algae-eating ways. Others eschew goldfish as management tools. The post Goldfish: Do They Help Keep Your Horse’s Water Tank Clean? appeared...
View ArticleWatching Broodmare Weight in Late Pregnancy
What’s wrong with letting a broodmare gain a little extra weight during the last few months of gestation? A lot! The post Watching Broodmare Weight in Late Pregnancy appeared first on Kentucky Equine...
View ArticleFlavor Preferences of Horses: Surprising Insight
Which flavors do horses like best? The answer may surprise you! The post Flavor Preferences of Horses: Surprising Insight appeared first on Kentucky Equine Research.
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