Equinews Nutrition and Health Daily
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.
April 24, 2024
Time of Twin Reduction Affects Live Foaling Rate
Twin pregnancies put mares at risk and rarely result in healthy foals, which explains why one twin is typically reduced early in gestation.
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Salt Supplementation and Gastric Health in Horses
Electrolyte supplementation replaces minerals lost in sweat, supports hydration, and maintains muscle function.
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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
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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.