B-Group vitamins for horses can stimulate appetite in nervous and stressed horses. Vitamin B1 is necessary for the proper function of the heart and nervous system. Vitamin B1 is known for its beneficial calming effects and ability to minimise nervous and/or flighty behaviour. Does B12 calm horses? By reinforcing the Read more…
By reinforcing the chemical processes that fats, carbohydrates and proteins undergo, Vitamin B12 supplements offer a simple way to maintain your horse’s normal energy levels and strength. They may also help maintain the horse’s state of calm. How much B12 should I give my horse? DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Cattle, Horses, Read more…
Naturally, horses obtain sufficient amounts of vitamin E through lush green pasture. However, this is not a realistic option for all horse owners. Another option to increase vitamin E levels in a deficient animal is through supplementation. What is a good source of vitamin E for horses? fresh pastureSources of Read more…
* Attitude – Healthy horses are bright and alert, and interested in other horses, you and their surroundings. They will roll occasionally, especially after being turned out, but always shake the dust off after rolling. A horse that rolls over and over and often looks at its side might be Read more…
Horses that take a long time to consume their feed may have dental or oral pain, or pain swallowing. Their appetite may be poor because of an underlying illness, or they may simply not like the feed. Slow eating is a more common observation in older horses because of inability Read more…
Although beautiful to look at, the turning of leaves in the autumn can pose a serious health risk to your horse. Never rake and leave fallen leaves in your horses’ paddock – if eaten, the dense leaves can compact in the horse’s stomach and cause compaction colic. Why is my Read more…
The most prominent reason for high-low syndrome may simply be the trimming of the hooves. Many times we hear, “oh, your horse has a clubbed foot.” Or “that’s just the way he grows his hooves” … and the trimmer or farrier goes on to trim within that reasoning. WHAT IS Read more…
Current National Research Council (NRC) daily recommendations for vitamin E in horses are 1 -2 IU/kg body weight, however, these NRC recommendations do not discriminate between natural or synthetic sources. Do horses need extra vitamin E? Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an important antioxidant for horses. Read more…
The simplest way to correct a deficiency is to provide a diet with adequate levels of vitamin E and selenium. Kentucky Equine Research (KER) offers a complimentary diet-evaluation service to help determine if any dietary changes are necessary to meet vitamin E requirements. What are the signs of vitamin E Read more…
Good doers generally require only 1.5% of their body weight in hay each day. So a 500kg good doer only needs 7.5kg of good quality hay daily. It is essential for a horse’s mental and physical health that it gets enough fibre especially when limiting calorie intake. What does it Read more…