University Of Minnesota Equine Extension
Nonstructural Carbohydrates in Horse Pastures Video
This short University of Minnesota Extension video will help you understand nonstructural carbohydrates in horse pastures.
Survey Responses and Samples Needed for UMN Equine Muscle Disease Study
The Equine Genetics and Genomics Laboratory at the University of Minnesota (UMN) is wants your help in a study to determine the genetic mechanisms associated with equine muscle disorders and how diet and exercise affect them.
Tips on Managing Drought-Stressed Horse Pastures
Use these 10 tips for managing drought-stressed cool-season grass horse pastures.
Tick Diseases that Affect Horses
Ticks can transmit a number of disease‐causing organisms to horses. Two of the most common diseases which horse owners in Minnesota should be aware of are anaplasmosis and Lyme disease.
Research on Horse Pasture Height and NSC
A recent study, conducted at North Carolina State University, determined the effect of pasture height on pasture NSC and horse grazing preference.
Six Ways to Slow Horse Feed Intake
Extending the length of time horses spend foraging has been linked to improvements in horse health and wellbeing, including reductions in unwanted behaviors, ulcers, choke and insulin and glucose responses after a meal.
Equine Coronavirus Emerging in U.S. Horses
Equine Coronavirus was first discovered in Japan several years ago. The virus quickly spread to Europe, and testing for the virus began in 2010 in the U.S. Since then, the number of positive cases in the U.S. has been steadily increasing.
Does Hay Before Grain Really Slow Concentrate Intake?
It has been suggested that feeding hay before a grain meal will slow the rate of grain intake. This concept is not well researched; therefore, a study was designed to test the hypothesis that feeding hay before a grain meal would slow intake rate.
Government Findings on Cessation of U.S. Horse Slaughter
The GAO analysis shows that U.S. horses intended for slaughter are now traveling significantly greater distances to reach their final destination, where they are not covered by U.S. humane slaughter protections.
