Equine Technical Articles
Article published the July 25, 2008:
Normal Behavior Most domestic horses readily adapt to a variety of housing environments. That is, either immediately or within a few days they appear comfortable, reasonably content, and they adopt a pattern of...
Article published the July 22, 2008:
Researchers studying the physiology of exercise of horses are continually refining methods to accurately monitor the fitness and health status of horses in physical training. Exercise creates a need for efficie...
Article published the July 10, 2008:
The horse is an incredible athlete, excelling at both maximal sprinting, such as racing or rodeo events, and low-intensity, long duration activities, such as a 100-mile endurance ride. Whether your horse is com...
Article published the July 7, 2008:
Horses possess many attributes which make them a species of choice for human companionship and service. Relating to horses requires a knowledge of their behavior. Without this knowledge, involvement with them c...
Article published the June 23, 2008:
Horse owners and veterinarians are commonly requesting information regarding the use of haylage (hay-crop silage) and/or treated hay as low-dust feed alternatives for horses. The dust in hay is formed when the ...
Article published the May 22, 2008:
Forage is the basis for feeding programs for all classes of horses. Forage contains many nutrients, and the fiber provided by forage is essential for the maintenance of the horse’s gastrointestinal health...
Article published the April 9, 2008:
Forages, such as long-stem hay and/or pasture grasses and legumes, are the traditional cornerstones of horse rations. A good source of forage should comprise at least 50% of a horse's daily intake - 5.4-6.8 kg ...
Article published the April 3, 2008:
Mycotoxins are toxic chemical compounds produced by some fungi as a defence system when they are threatened. Horses are highly exposed to mycotoxins due to the variety of feedstuffs included in their ration. My...
Article published the March 28, 2008:
Congenital anomalies and inherited disorders of the horse include all of the physical abnormalities which are present upon birth of the foal and those that are diagnosed later in life. Some anomalies may be acq...
Article published the March 12, 2008:
Pasture grasses, hay, grain, straw and stubble can all support the growth of various fungi. The fungi can exist as saprophytes, living on the outside of the plant and obtaining nutrients from the plant with no ...