Lactation places extraordinary physiological demands on mares. Well-fed lactating mares produce the equivalent of 3-4% of their body weight in...
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Horses that have demanding training or competition schedules, broodmares raising foals, and growing horses can expend a huge number of calories doing their jobs. These horses need energy and lots of it, but they need the kind of energy that won’t cause digestive upset or improper growth patterns.
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Botulism is a neurotoxin produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. Horses are particularly sensitive to botulism. The bacterium itself is...
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When a mare passes antibodies (immunoglobulins) on to her foal, it is known as passive transfer. These antibodies help to...
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As the seasons change, so do the quality and content of your horse’s feeding program. Winterizing your horse with Kentucky...
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Once known as a stable vice, cribbing is now considered by equine behaviorists as a stereotypical oral behavior. Cribbing behavior...
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For years, horsemen have believed that the surefire way to sidestep gastric ulcers is full-time grazing. However, that widely held...
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One human study showed that high doses of vitamin E might be risky; does this mean our horses are also...
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