Adding Fat to Horse Diets
A horse can consume only so much forage and feed in a day, so weight gain is sometimes uphill work. To safely elevate energy levels, fat is often added. The post Adding Fat to Horse Diets appeared...
View ArticleVitamin E Could Support Immune Function in Horses with PPID
Veterinary researchers recently reported that horses with PPID had lower white blood cell counts compared to horses without PPID. The post Vitamin E Could Support Immune Function in Horses with PPID...
View ArticleUse of Round Bales for Horses
Using round bales as part of a feeding system has advantages. However, round bales should be used appropriately to offset potential drawbacks. The post Use of Round Bales for Horses appeared first on...
View ArticleGrowth and Development of Thoroughbreds: Review Paper Published
Based on many years of fieldwork and statistical analysis, Kentucky Equine Research has pinpointed several factors that influence the growth and performance of Thoroughbreds. The post Growth and...
View ArticleSidewinder Gait in Horses: Cause Investigated
A sidewinder gait is characterized by disjointed movement in which the hindquarters of the horse drift to one side while the front limbs track normally. The post Sidewinder Gait in Horses: Cause...
View ArticleGastric Ulcers in Horses: Grading Systems Compared
A scoring system of 0 to 4 is typically used to document ulcers, however, this might not be as accurate for equine glandular gastric disease (EGGD). The post Gastric Ulcers in Horses: Grading Systems...
View Article10 Questions: Protein, Amino Acids, and Exercising Horses
The horse’s body is composed of thousands of proteins that are in a constant state of turnover, breaking down and synthesizing simultaneously. The post 10 Questions: Protein, Amino Acids, and...
View ArticleEquine Dental Disease: Caries and Cavities
In one study of nearly 930 horses about 8% were affected with dental caries, the microbial degradation of teeth characterized by loss of calcified tissue. The post Equine Dental Disease: Caries and...
View ArticleAvoid Abrupt Changes in Equine Diets
We have heard the phrase “abrupt change in diet” repeatedly from nutrition experts over the years, but what exactly does this mean? The post Avoid Abrupt Changes in Equine Diets appeared first on...
View ArticleCost-Conscious Feeding of Horses
A periodic review of your horse’s diet ensures that you’re providing the best nutrition while identifying opportunities to cut down on costs. The post Cost-Conscious Feeding of Horses appeared first on...
View ArticleHave Horse, Will Travel Safely
While transport of horses is an everyday occurrence, welfare concerns may arise if horses become stressed during transit. The post Have Horse, Will Travel Safely appeared first on Kentucky Equine...
View ArticleHealthy Microbiome, Happy Horse
Studies demonstrate a direct link between the microbiota in the gastrointestinal tract and the brain, called the gut-brain axis. The post Healthy Microbiome, Happy Horse appeared first on Kentucky...
View ArticleSarcoids: New Removal Technique Assessed
Although many sarcoids do not cause health problems, some interfere with tack or create aesthetic issues in competition horses. The post Sarcoids: New Removal Technique Assessed appeared first on...
View ArticleVitamin E, Oxidative Stress, and PPID in Horses: Is There a Link?
Experts suggest that antioxidant systems lose efficiency as horses age, causing cells to become overwhelmed by damaging free radicals. The post Vitamin E, Oxidative Stress, and PPID in Horses: Is There...
View ArticleDetermining Work Intensity of Jumpers
Researchers found that cantering around a flat track at 8 m/s has a similar work intensity as jumping a 1.10-m course at an average speed of about 6.4 m/s. The post Determining Work Intensity of...
View ArticleTargeting Insulin Dysregulation in Horses: New Medication Tested
Insulin dysregulation, a central feature of equine metabolic syndrome, negatively affects multiple body systems and puts the horse at risk for laminitis. The post Targeting Insulin Dysregulation in...
View ArticleMeasuring Body Temperature in Horses
A fever is often the first sign of a health problem in horses and veterinarians track body temperature to assess treatment efficiency. The post Measuring Body Temperature in Horses appeared first on...
View ArticleStallion Nutrition: Coenzyme Q10 Improves Semen Quality
Researchers found improvements in total motility, progressive motility, and viability in stallions considered to have suboptimal spermatozoa motility. The post Stallion Nutrition: Coenzyme Q10 Improves...
View ArticleWhat Is Beta-Carotene? Does My Horse Need It?
Beta-carotene is a precursor to vitamin A, contributes to night vision, and plays an important role in reproductive health, bone integrity, and immunity. The post What Is Beta-Carotene? Does My Horse...
View ArticleFoal Health: Colostrum and Immunoglobulins
While immunoglobulin G (IgG) has been considered more important, some experts suggest that immunoglobulin A (IgA) actually reigns supreme. The post Foal Health: Colostrum and Immunoglobulins appeared...
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