Category: Equine Digestion

Is Your Horse’s Feed Safe for Him to Consume?

Several ionophores are approved for use in the United States with the most common being monensin, salinomycin, lasalocid, laidlomycin, and narasin.

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Energy and Carbs in the Equine Diet

If forages provide the “maintenance” energy horses need for the workings of everyday life then cereal grains are the turbocharged portion of the diet

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Finding Fiber in Horse Feeds

For the vast majority of horses around the world, pasture grasses and hay (dried grasses and legumes) are the most common sources for that all-important fiber fix, and rightly so, because horses have evolved to eat these plants.

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Assessing Fiber Quality in Horse Feed

Not all fiber is created equal. Depending on its origins, it can vary widely in terms of quality and digestibility. Read Complete Article

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Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Horses

For the most part, horse owners have little to fear when it comes to nutrient deficiencies in their horses’ diets.

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Understanding Protein in Horses’ Diets

Of all the components of your horse’s diet, protein is probably the most misunderstood.

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Do Horses Select Feed based on Macronutrient Needs?

Grazing comes naturally for horses, but there’s more to it than just chewing pasture.

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The War Against Obesity

Who doesn’t love to see a herd of rotund shiny-coated horses grazing greedily in a sea of green grass?

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Diagnosing and Managing Endocrine Disorders in Senior Horses

More than 20% of aged horses are known to suffer from equine Cushing’s disease (also known as pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, or PPID)

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Oral Joint Supplement Efficacy Tested in Senior Horses

Keeping aging equids comfortable and sound is a top priority (and, often, a challenge) among senior horse owners. To help their older horses along, many owners reach for one or more of the available supplements designed to alleviate joint issues.

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5 Tips for Packing the Pounds on Performance Horses

Does your performance horse need to pack on a few more pounds? Here are some tips to consider when managing a hard-keeping equine athlete. By Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS Read complete article

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Switching Horse Feeds Safely

With the known link between diet changes and health conditions such as colic or laminitis, how can owners safely transition their horse’s feed without negatively affecting his health?

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