Equine Science – Insights for Management & Health

Feeding studies vs. practice: Why measurement errors and short study durations are deceptive. Overview of all findings on the various forms of roughage.

Long hay, chopped fibre, haylage, or cobs: A critical look at how processed forms of roughage change chewing behavior and what science actually says about it.

How do the structure & fiber length of hay affect digestion in horses? A scientific look from the chewing process to the large intestine.

Are ertugliflozin & other SGLT2 inhibitors the solution for insulin resistance? Learn more about effects, side effects, and current studies.

Low sugar, low starch – and yet dangerous insulin spikes? Find out here why pea protein for horses with EMS, insulin dysregulation, and laminitis risk is by no means harmless.

What can genetic tests for horses really achieve? Learn more about hereditary diseases, genetic predispositions, and the criticism of PSSM2 and MIM tests.

How are studies really conducted? A critical look at funding, study design, and the limits of scientific knowledge in horse nutrition.

Time-controlled hay feeders compared with unrestricted hay and slow feeders ▶︎ New research results in horse feeding!

Is Pronutrin an effective aid or just a band-aid for feeding errors? We have taken a closer look at ingredients, studies, and gastric pH levels.