Ask Horse Journal: 10/01
…levels of oils in a winter coat too much or get only the superficial layers clean, not to mention being quite a shock to the horse in cold weather. Equine…
Search Results for: equine obesity
Research on Hay Net Design
…this results in obesity because the horses tend to consume hay in excess of their energy requirement. Therefore, it is of interest to identify feeding methods that reduce excess intake,…
Navicular Syndrome: No Longer a Scary Prognosis
…Big body, tiny feet: Heavily muscled, stocky horses, like Quarter Horses, sometimes have tiny feet that aren’t built to hold up to the forces from the horse’s body. 4) Obesity:…
Stumbling: The Trip You Don’t Want to Take With Your Horse
…each of the following might delay a well-timed step: downhill conformation a low-set, heavy neck obesity: horse AND/OR rider back-at-the-knee (calf-kneed) a hindquarters-only growth spurt. Not only will a low,…
Feed Wisely: 5 Rules
…well-formulated rations. So why not take advantage of their expertise? If you’re feeding a mare and foal, a senior horse, or your equine athlete, choose a ration designed by a…
It’s Time to Re-Think Early Weaning of Horses
…long been discredited. Current theories include: 1. Rapid growth due to overfeeding. This is most likely following an illness or lack of nutrition, followed by abundant food. 2. Obesity. It…
The All-Important Bed Check
…making concessions for insulin resistance and obesity with the use of muzzles and slow feeders. You’ll probably also recall our articles on ulcer prevention and cribbing, both of which stress…
Commercial Feeds For The IR Horse
A horse, like a person, can have a metabolic rate and genetic tendency toward obesity. Combine this with a lack of exercise, too many treats, overfeeding, even stress, and the…
Vitiligo Is An Immune-System Disease
…loss in horse’s coats, especially around the eyelids, is caused by a condition called equine vitiligo. It is an auto-immune disorder associated with nutritional deficiencies, including zinc, copper and/or selenium/vitamin…
Green Tea For Your Horse?
…2013. Acute effects of tea consumption on attention and mood. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 98(6 Suppl):1700S-1708S. Visit equinews.com/newsletters to subscribe to The Weekly Feed, KER’s award-winning equine nutrition newsletter….