Spotlight on Research Horses: FAQ
In this video, Catherine Whitehouse, M.S., an equine nutrition advisor for Kentucky Equine Research, answers common questions about the selection, use, and lifestyle of research horses. The post...
View ArticlePower of Smell: Scents May Pique Appetite in Horses
Like humans, horses respond to olfactory cues. Adding an enticing stimuli, anise oil in particular, may boost feed intake, according to recent research. The post Power of Smell: Scents May Pique...
View ArticleSoil Ingestion in Horses: What’s Normal?
A recent study took a look at how much soil horses eat under normal grazing conditions and its potential effects on health. The post Soil Ingestion in Horses: What’s Normal? appeared first on Kentucky...
View ArticleFeeding Horses: Don’t Miss the Forage for the Feed
Most horses require the nutrients found in a concentrate for optimal health, and that concentrate is often chosen based on the forage available. The post Feeding Horses: Don’t Miss the Forage for the...
View ArticleFacebook Live Event on Feeding Young Horses
Join us on Facebook Live as Dr. Katie Young shares tips on feeding young horses with a special emphasis on western performance breeds and disciplines. The post Facebook Live Event on Feeding Young...
View ArticleGastric Ulcers in Horses: Search for Biomarkers, Treatments Continues
Researchers are working on noninvasive ways to diagnose and monitor horses with equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS). The post Gastric Ulcers in Horses: Search for Biomarkers, Treatments Continues...
View ArticleTokyo Olympics: Feed and Forage Facts
The Tokyo Olympics, postponed a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, wrapped up on August 8, 2021. The three equestrian disciplines, dressage, eventing, and show jumping, took place July 24-August 7...
View ArticleWebinar: Feeding Young Western Performance Horses
Tips on feeding young horses, from weanlings to futurity horses, with a special emphasis on western performance breeds and disciplines. The post Webinar: Feeding Young Western Performance Horses...
View ArticleUse of Cover Crops in Horse Pastures
Cover crops offer a particular perk to horse owners: they can prolong the grazing season and reduce the reliance on preserved forages in the late fall. The post Use of Cover Crops in Horse Pastures...
View ArticleWhere Do Ticks Stick on Your Horse?
Researchers in the southwest U.S. recently set out to determine the seasonality of tick infestations and attachment site preferences in horses. The post Where Do Ticks Stick on Your Horse? appeared...
View ArticleBeyond Body Condition: Assessing Your Horse’s “Keeper Status”
A new study found that owners find it challenging to assess their horse’s “keeper status,” which affects the way their horses should be fed and exercised. The post Beyond Body Condition: Assessing Your...
View ArticleCopper Poisoning in Horses
While copper deficiency can wreak havoc on skeletal and neuromuscular systems, acute and cumulative copper toxicity can lead to liver and kidney failure. The post Copper Poisoning in Horses appeared...
View ArticleNew Hope for Tendon Injuries in Horses
Tendon injuries occur frequently in athletic horses, so researchers are looking for effective ways to promote healing while minimizing the likelihood of reinjury. The post New Hope for Tendon Injuries...
View ArticleAlfalfa and a Healthy Gastric Environment in Horses
New research shows that horses in heavy work need more than alfalfa to maintain a healthy gastric environment. The post Alfalfa and a Healthy Gastric Environment in Horses appeared first on Kentucky...
View ArticleBeet Pulp: Energy Source for Horses
Offering beet pulp can offset the need for cereal grains while supporting a healthy gastrointestinal system in horses with high energy demands. The post Beet Pulp: Energy Source for Horses appeared...
View ArticleBody Weight Perceptions of Horses by Show Judges
The incidence of obesity among horses worries veterinarians and nutritionists, especially as industry professionals have difficulty recognizing adiposity. The post Body Weight Perceptions of Horses by...
View ArticleWebinar: Sales Preparation for Thoroughbreds
Join Dr. Peter Huntington, director of nutrition at Kentucky Equine Research, as he discusses nutrition for yearling sales preparation. The post Webinar: Sales Preparation for Thoroughbreds appeared...
View ArticleFeeding Suggestions for Laminitis-Prone Horses
Nutritional countermeasures may keep susceptible horses from developing laminitis, although due to its many causes, laminitis is not completely preventable. The post Feeding Suggestions for...
View ArticleUnconventional Forage: Straw an Option for Some Horses
Feeding straw is a practical option when it is not possible to source a low-energy forage suitable for a horse that needs a calorie-restricted diet. The post Unconventional Forage: Straw an Option for...
View ArticleEffect of Blue Light on Pregnant Mares
Researchers recently set out to evaluate the effects of prepartum exposure to blue LED light on pregnancy, foaling, and foal development. The post Effect of Blue Light on Pregnant Mares appeared first...
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