The three WALTHAM® Equine Research Digests summarise some of the most significant nutritional projects and findings from the WALTHAM® Equine Studies Group since 2003.
2004 WALTHAM® Equine research digest
This digest is a review of work published in 2003 and is available to download from this site.
Incorporates work on:
- Oxidative Stress and Respiratory Health
- Health and Performance of Endurance Horses
- Influence of Nutrition on Growth and Development
- Understanding Feeding Behaviour
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2006 WALTHAM® Equine research digest
This digest is a review of work published in 2004 & 2005 and a hard copy can be ordered free of charge from SPILLERS®.
Incorporates work on:
Nutrition and health
- Laminitis
- Respiratory Health
- ERS / Tying-Up
- Insulin Sensitivity
Nutrition and behaviour
- Environmental Enrichment
- Crib-biting
- Foal Behaviour
- Role of Tryptophan
- Feeding Behaviour
- Side Preferences
- Flavour Choice
- Rate of Intake
Nutrition and performance
- Thyroid
- Thoroughbred Growth Curves and Maturity
- Sport Horses
- Estimating the Bodyweight of Growing Foals
Nutritional science
- Pasture Intake and Digestibility
- Pasture Variability
- Fat Digestibility
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2008 WALTHAM® Equine Research Digest
This digest is a review of work published in 2006 & 2007 and a hard copy can be ordered free of charge from SPILLERS®.
Incorporates work on:
Nutrition and health
- Laminitis and Insulin Resistance
- Insulin Sensitivity in Mares and Foals
- Antioxidant Status and RAO
Nutrition and behaviour
- Food Preferences and Intake
- Behaviour of Stabled Horses
- Influence of Diet on Behaviour
Nutrition and performance
- Heart Rate Assesment
- Endurance Exercise
- Glutamine Supplementation
Nutritional science
- Energy Intake and Obesity
- Nutritional Value of Pasture
- Growth and development
- Diet and Coat Colour
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