During drought conditions, pastures may not provide enough fiber and energy to meet your horse’s nutrition requirements. Feeding additional hay may be necessary. If additional calories are still needed, consider a high-fat supplement. Horses should consume at least 1.5% to 2% of body weight per day in forage. Supplemental forage in the form of hay or hay cubes may be needed.
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ContributeTM was developed to provide an easy and affordable way for you to add omega-3 fatty acids into the diet...
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Click here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Contribute™: What’s Inside the Jug” Omega fatty...
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Signs your horse has allergies Hives Itching Hairless patches Inflamed skin Coughing Head shaking Nasal drainage Runny eyes
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Summer seasonal recurrent dermatitis (SSRD), commonly called sweet itch or summer itch, is caused by a horse’s allergic reaction to...
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Omega fatty acids are known as essential fatty acids because they cannot be synthesized in the body and must be...
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Recent research at the University of Kentucky shows that including prebiotics in a senior horse’s diet significantly reduces the markers...
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Click here, to learn more about common skin diseases and allergies in horses. Article re-posted with kind permission by Equine...
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Arthritis is a degeneration of the articular surfaces of the joint caused by inflammation. Over time, normal wear and tear...
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Allergens from feed, bedding or the environment (dust, mold, pollen) can lead to systemic inflammation that causes fluid to leak...
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