Nutrition

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Three questions to ask when your horse won’t eat
Whether it’s just a few mouthfuls of feed sitting in the bottom of your horse’s bucket or a whole ration...
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SmartPak Ask A Pro Q6: Supplement Ingredients
We asked our featured SmartPak pro Stacie Appleton, PhD, to discuss SmartPak’s supplement development...
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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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4 equine diseases linked to vitamin E deficiency
Lack of vitamin E puts horses at risk of several neuromuscular disorders. Here are the most common ones.
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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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Make your horse a healthy mash
If you want to cook your horse a "hot meal" this winter, skip the traditional bran-based mashes.
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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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Understanding anemia in horses
Iron-deficiency anemia is rare in horses but can be caused by the loss, destruction or reduced production...
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Supporting Equine Mobility: What’s in Your Nutraceutical?
Chronic pain, stiffness and inflammation—especially in the joints—are common challenges in working horses....
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New podcast episode from Morris Animal Foundation highlights the equine obesity epidemic
Patricia Harris, VetMB, PhD discusses how to determine a horse’s body condition and offers strategies...
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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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