Equinews Nutrition and Health Daily
May 06, 2024
All About Chia Seeds for Horses
While the effects of chia have yet to be studied in horses, horse owners often supplement equine diets with this “superfood.”
May 01, 2024
Factors Affecting Equine Asthma and the Gut-Lung Axis
Equine asthma negatively affects athletic performance and, in severe cases, seriously compromises quality of life.
April 29, 2024
Salt Supplementation and Gastric Health in Horses
Electrolyte supplementation replaces minerals lost in sweat, supports hydration, and maintains muscle function.
Nutrition View All »
All About Chia Seeds for Horses
While the effects of chia have yet to be studied in horses, horse owners often supplement equine diets with this “superfood.”
Research View All »
Thoroughbred Racehorses in Hong Kong Require Vitamin D Supplementation to Mitigate the Risk of Low Vitamin D Status
Vitamin D biology in equids is unique and poorly understood. Naturally managed (grazing) horses rely on dietary vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) to provide adequate vitamin D, because endogenous ultraviolet radiation-mediated synthesis of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is ineffective in this species. To test the hypothesis that the management of stabled, nongrazing racehorses is a risk factor for
Health View All »
Factors Affecting Equine Asthma and the Gut-Lung Axis
Equine asthma negatively affects athletic performance and, in severe cases, seriously compromises quality of life.
General Interest View All »
Conference Continues with Roster of Top-Flight Researchers as Speakers
The second day of the 27th Equine Health and Nutrition Conference featured a roster of top-flight researchers as speakers.