Diet and Nutrition

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Why do horses eat dirt?
Question: My horse constantly licks the ground at one spot in his paddock. As far as I can tell, the...
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Savvy supplement shopping
When shopping for equine supplements, there are a million things to consider. Whether you’re looking...
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Optimize your old horse's feeding plan
Your horse’s nutritional needs are not likely to change much as he ages, unless his activity level or...
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11 vitamins and minerals all horses need
Broodmares, youngsters, elite equine athletes and horses recovering from illness or experiencing stress...
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EQUUS 'Farm Calls' episode 10: The equine microbiome
iStock/Castenoid “The microbiome is all those microscopic organisms that inhabit our body,”...
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How Much Grain Does Your Horse Need?
Consider your horse's activity level when feeding meals of grain, pellets or extruded feed.
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Feeding Horses Around the World
There’s not a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to feeding horses. Horses in the same barn aisle...
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What science says about feeding rescue horses
Researchers compared the impact of three different diets on the recovery of starved horses. Here's what...
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4 facts about horse hay
You feed your horse this vital forage every day, but did you know these facts?
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Synthetic vs. Natural: Which type of Vitamin E is better for horses?
When choosing between these two forms of vitamin E for your horse, consider the costs, availability and...
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5 Reasons to Feed Your Horse a Premium Feed
Good nutrition is the foundation of horse health, but does premium feed mean premium nutrition? Here...
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A Global Outlook on Equine Nutrition
Equine nutrition researcher Gulsah Kaya Karasu, DVM, travels the world to help improve the diets—and...
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Obese horses get a bum rap say researchers
When allowed to make their own choices, fat horses do not eat more than their lean peers and they get...
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Going for the Gut: A Guide to Preventing Equine Digestive Disorders
The veterinary reports don’t lie: Colic is a leading killer of horses, and gastric ulcers are a pernicious...
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Manage spring grazing to reduce laminitis risk
New pasture growth poses risks for horses prone to laminitis. Here are some precautions to take as fields...
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