The axiom “You are what you eat” does have relevance to horses with regard to health and well-being. Although horses have evolved to eat plant material, not all plants are safe to eat. Some food substances directly exert toxic effects, while others grow fungi that do so. Availability and type of food are important issues to intestinal health and nutritional balance. In addition, imbalances of nutritional compounds such as microminerals, energy, carbohydrates, and protein can have adverse effects on equine health. Let’s review some of the more common dietary problems that affect various organ systems. Continue reading…
