For horses facing dust, travel, smoke, pollen, indoor stabling, or regular work, respiratory support begins with management. The right supplement comes after that foundation is in place.
Nutrition
For hard keepers and horses that struggle to hold condition, the safest answer is often not more grain. A calorie-dense fat supplement for horse weight gain can add cool energy while a balanced program supports digestion, topline and long-term health.
A weak topline can point to missing amino acids, not enough calories, poor diet balance, or simply the need for better conditioning. The key is knowing which problem you are trying to solve.
Scientists at Kentucky Equine Research recorded horses eating overnight to determine when and how much hay is consumed.
The new study will explore horse turnout across North America to better understand how it shapes horses' nutrition, health, and well-being.
Helping foals survive and thrive who have lost or been rejected by their dams, from birth to four months of age.
Young horses need highly-concentrated nutrients from high-quality hay and/or pasture, commercial feeds and ration balancers.
Some leading breeders detail their regimens for ensuring their stallions are healthy and ready for the rigours of the breeding season.
A seed-borne fungus in tall fescue has been linked with compromised health, especially in pregnant mares grazing on large amounts.
This essential nutrient readily found in green grass may be lacking in hay-fed stabled horses, in which case supplementation is key.
Getting yearlings into the best possible condition involves a careful, conscientious system of handling, exercise, grooming and nutrition.
Horses consume mainly carbohydrates, but not all carbohydrates are equal. Knowing forage composition can help meet individual dietary needs.
UK professor Ray Smith, PhD, maintains that good management means pastures with quality forage for growing horses - and a lovely view!
This University of Kentucky Equine Research Showcase recap covers nutrition and pasture topics for weanling to yearling horses.
A guide to the key nutrients needed for adequate nutrition and bone/joint health in growing horses, especially those destined for the track.
