Nutrients such as nitrogen (N), which go unused during the digestive process, are then
excreted into the environment via urine, gas, or fecal matter. Excess N released in this …

The nutritional benefits of mare milk are attracting increasing consumer interest. Limited
availability due to low yield poses a challenge for widespread adoption. Although lysine and …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects on growth of Lysine (Lys)
supplementation in a low protein diet. We also investigated the gene or protein expression …

The objective of this study was to establish a procedure for differentiating a baseline curve
from a systematic deviation in weight-age data, and hence to develop a physiological growth …

Evaluating amino acid requirements, specifically threonine requirements, in horses will
enable better feed formulation and result in economic production, improved animal health …

Reason for performing study: Monitoring weight of foals is a useful management practice to
aid in maximising athletic potential while minimising risks associated with deviations from …

The objective of this longitudinal study was to characterize growth and plasma insulin‐like
growth factor I (IGF‐I) concentrations in pasture‐raised thoroughbreds fed two sources of …

Materials and Methods Eleven horse farm owners, with 201 horses, in the Chesapeake Bay
Watershed were surveyed for their nutrient management practices including feed …

The objective of this study was to examine markers of whole‐body and muscle protein
metabolism in aged horses fed a diet typical for North American aged horses, supplemented …

The objective of this study was to measure whole-body protein kinetics in weanling horses
receiving forage and one of two different concentrates:(1) commercial crude protein (CCP) …