Energy is the most basic component of ensuring maximum health and performance in all animals. Adequate energy, measured in the form of kilocalories, is needed not only to maintain body weight, but also to support overall health, performance, breeding and growth. To meet these needs, energy should be provided from three primary sources. Starches – […]
Category: Nutritional Health
Consistency of Feed
Like many other animals, horses are creatures of habit. So, when it comes to feeding a horse, consistency is key. Arguably the most important is the consistency of the type and quality of hay and grain. This is why feeding labels and nutritionists always recommend taking several days or weeks to make changes to a […]
Biotin and Zinc Supplementation
Biotin is a water-soluble B vitamin, also known as vitamin B7 or vitamin H. Biotin has essential roles in cell proliferation and amino acid production. Both attributes make biotin important for strong hooves and hair. Cell proliferation, or the process that creates new cells, is valuable for hair and hoof health. After this process, new […]
Impacts of Stress on Health
In all species stress is inevitable, and horses are no exception. Whether the horse is stressed from transport, competition, a change in their daily routine or a shift in the weather, the ultimate result is an increase in the stress hormone cortisol and a cascade of effects on health. Two of the most common impacts […]
