Digesting Different Hay Forms
Many horse owners have their hay-buying ritual down to a science.
Many horse owners have their hay-buying ritual down to a science.
McGowan said owners can find success if they apply current treatment recommendations for EMS, but only with sufficient veterinary support and advice.
There’s something special about the relationship you have with your senior horse, a partnership that’s endured years, tears, ups, and downs
Researchers in Mexico have shown that adding supplementary fibrolytic enzymes (which break down important components of forage) to horses’ diets could help maximize digestibility and, thus, nutrient utilization.
There is a canine vaccine that many veterinarians use off-label for horses in Lyme-endemic areas.
Previously excluded from racing in Kentucky, Paints will now be able to compete in sprint-style races alongside Appaloosas. Other Paint racing venues are currently located in Idaho, Oklahoma, Texas, Wyoming and Canada.
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Of all the grains commonly fed to horses, oats are generally considered the closest to the “perfect” feed, but even oats fail to supply sufficient quantities of some vitamins and minerals, and their relative energy density is low
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive deterioration of joint health with no known cure.
The only source to avoid is the rumen-protectant variety of fat designed for cattle, which horses will find at best indigestible and at worst, toxic. (You won’t run into this one unless you ask for it specifically at the feed store.)
Even if your senior has weathered previous winters without trouble, these tips can help you ensure he’s getting the care he needs and deserves.
Equine metabolic syndrome doesn’t just cause equids’ girths to expand; it can also lead to other very serious health conditions
While equine surgeons enjoy sharing the mantra “if in doubt, cut it out,”