Healthy Horse Treats
Fed in moderation, most treats won’t negatively impact a horse’s overall diet.
Fed in moderation, most treats won’t negatively impact a horse’s overall diet.
By Alltech Whether a horse races, jumps, trots, or trail rides, the amount of energy he expends through exercise varies due to his training program. By exploring the physiology of… Read more »
Horse owners are fully aware of the importance of free-choice water in a horse’s diet.
Many horse owners have their hay-buying ritual down to a science.
All horses’—from young to old, high-performance to sedentary, rescued to syndicated, and everywhere in between—gastrointestinal (GI) tracts function in the same manner.
Nonetheless, obesity remains a problem for not only horses but the people who care for them as well
As part of the study, researchers also tested a method by which to detect the condition
At the 2013 Western Veterinary Conference, held Feb. 17-21, in Las Vegas, Nev., one veterinarian presented research behind a certain type of probiotic supplement for horses….
In an advisory issued March 22, the CHRB said it has concluded a number of such products contain zilpaterol, which is prohibited in racing. Zilpaterol is a beta-2 agonist used to promote weight gain in livestock
The CHRB subsequently dismissed 48 zilpaterol-positive drug tests from March 1 to March 26, citing feed contamination.
As spring arrives, pastures will start to grow, horses’ long winter hair coats will begin to shed out,
stressors such as chronic pain, long-distance travel, or environmental changes can compromise his immunity.
So don’t regard horse poop as just a pain in the butt to muck, pick up, and dispose of. Rather, consider it a valuable window into your horse’s gut and overall health status.
One of the most common aspects people consider when selecting a horse to purchase is the animal’s conformation. Are his hocks too straight? Is his back strong? And are his pasterns too long
Progenitor cells are, essentially, immature cells that can divide and are multipotent (capable of becoming different tissues).