Maintenance is a component of all physiological states, defined as no net gain or loss of any nutrients. The nutrients...
Feeding Management Articles
Feeding a Growing Horse
The growing period from birth to 12 months of age is a critical time in a horse’s life because 90 percent of mature...
Changing the Diet of Horses
Whether it’s the grain, hay, or time on pasture, any change in the horse's diet should be spread over several days or...
Feeding Orphan Foals
Foals can be orphaned by a variety of situations: sickness, death, poor milk production and injury to, or disease of,...
Feeding Management of the Equine
Equine digestive disorders, such as colic and laminitis, can affect any horse owner. Understanding the distinctive...
Cold Weather Feeding Practices for Horses
As the temperatures begin to fall in the early winter months, horses require additional energy to stay warm. This...
Nutritional Considerations for Broodmares
The broodmare owner should supply the amount and balance of nutrients that will aid in maximum conception rates and...
Evaluating Rations for Horses
Horse owners should have a general knowledge of nutrients, how nutrient needs change with different production and use...
High Fat Diets for Horses
Recent research has demonstrated the effectiveness of high-fat diets for horses. Although such diets may be bad for...