Nutrition
Camel milk study links diet mix to shifts in milk lipids
A new camel nutrition study suggests forage-to-concentrate balance can change milk lipid composition.
Nutrition & diets
Pet food safety, raw diets, prescription diets, supplements, obesity management, feed science.
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Nutrition
Feeding performance horses with EMS means managing risk, not just calories
New guidance highlights how performance horses with EMS can stay in work while limiting insulin and laminitis risk.
Nutrition
Study links glucosamine to better shell quality in aged hens
A new Animals study suggests dietary glucosamine may improve laying rate, shell quality, and liver health in aged hens.
Nutrition
Study links high-moisture corn to metabolic shifts in Kazakh rams
A new sheep nutrition study suggests high-moisture corn may improve performance while reshaping rumen and metabolic markers.
Nutrition
Aging metabolic horses need more individualized nutrition plans
New expert guidance highlights how age, endocrine disease, arthritis, and dental problems intersect in senior horse nutrition.
Nutrition
Alternative trout feeds match conventional growth in new study
Rainbow trout fed insect- and algae-based diets performed comparably to fish on conventional feed in a new Animals study.
Nutrition
Applaws broadens cat nutrition with kitten, Vitality launches
Applaws added kitten formulas and new Vitality recipes as it pushes deeper into complete-and-balanced cat nutrition.
Nutrition
Black soldier fly larvae show promise as partial soy replacement
A new broiler study found black soldier fly larvae meal could replace soybean meal at 20% to 40%, but 60% hurt performance.
Nutrition
Cat food helps lift General Mills’ pet sales in Q3
General Mills’ pet segment grew in Q3, with Tastefuls and Tiki Cat leading gains in cat food.
Nutrition
Coated betaine study links rumen shifts to better lamb flavor
A new Animals study found coated betaine improved lamb meat quality and flavor while altering rumen microbial flora.
Nutrition
Dog Aging Project data show supplements are common in dogs
Nearly half of dogs in a large Dog Aging Project analysis received a daily supplement, usually a joint product.
Nutrition
Dog allergy supplements gain attention, but evidence still varies
Omega-3s remain the best-supported supplement ingredient for allergic dogs, while evidence for other common additives is less robust.
Nutrition
Equine nutrition coverage spotlights smarter supplement selection
New sponsored equine nutrition coverage underscores that vitamin and mineral choices should follow ration analysis, not one-size-fits-all advice.
Nutrition
FDA approval brings first generic pergolide option for horses
Dechra’s Zygolide gives equine veterinarians a new generic option for managing PPID in horses.
Nutrition
Fear Free spotlights outdoor enrichment, and a pet-safe weed killer
Fear Free’s new outdoor-living content pairs enrichment advice with a branded weed-control recommendation for pet parents.
Nutrition
Feeding before surgery may improve recovery in horses
New equine data suggest fasting before elective surgery may raise colic risk instead of lowering it.
Nutrition
Feeding guidance for young horses underscores steady growth
A new sponsored article from The Horse reinforces core guidance on balanced feeding for weanlings and young horses.
Nutrition
Fermented coffee cherry pulp shows promise in Thai chickens
A new study suggests fermented coffee cherry pulp may improve growth and gut health in Thai native chickens.
Nutrition
Fermented feed study points to gut health gains in weaned piglets
A new piglet study links composite probiotic fermented feed to better growth and intestinal health after weaning.
Nutrition
Low-fat diet with plant extract shows metabolic signals in beagles
A new beagle study suggests a low-fat diet plus plant extract may influence lipids, inflammation, and the gut microbiota.
Nutrition
Nutrition gains attention in senior cat cognitive care
Growing evidence suggests nutrition can support brain health in senior cats, alongside earlier recognition of cognitive decline.
Nutrition
Nutrition moves into focus for aging cats with cognitive decline
New research and clinical guidance are pushing nutrition into the care plan for senior cats with cognitive changes.
Nutrition
Review tracks shift toward bioactive compounds in pet food
Two reviews highlight growing interest in functional and plant-derived ingredients, but evidence and regulation still lag.
Nutrition
Reviews map the promise and limits of functional pet food ingredients
Two reviews say bioactive pet food ingredients show promise, but stronger definitions and better clinical evidence are still needed.
Nutrition
Selenium review highlights antioxidant role across livestock
A new review argues selenium remains central to antioxidant defense, immunity, and productivity in cattle, pigs, and small ruminants.
Nutrition
Senior-horse joint care messaging centers on management, not quick fixes
Equine media coverage highlights turnout, exercise, nutrition, and hoof care as core supports for aging joints.
Nutrition
Senior horse joint care messaging shifts beyond supplements
New sponsored coverage highlights six practical ways to support aging equine joints through nutrition and daily management.
Nutrition
Sponsored equine nutrition content spotlights tailored supplements
Equus and The Horse are spotlighting horse vitamin and mineral supplements through sponsored, nutritionist-led content.
Nutrition
Sponsored equine nutrition feature spotlights steady growth
A new sponsored article highlights balanced feeding for young horses, with implications for orthopedic health and preventive veterinary guidance.
Nutrition
Sponsored horse nutrition content puts focus on performance feeding
Equus and The Horse are spotlighting sponsored guidance on feeding performance horses.
Nutrition
Study backs black soldier fly meal as soybean alternative in broilers
A new broiler study found black soldier fly larvae meal replaced soybean meal without major hits to performance or health markers.
Nutrition
Study tests GAA in reduced-energy broiler diets
A new broiler study examines whether guanidinoacetic acid can help maintain performance as dietary energy is reduced.
Nutrition
Understanding body condition score in dogs
A Whole Dog Journal explainer highlights a basic tool veterinarians use to spot unhealthy weight before bigger problems follow.
Nutrition
What actually belongs in an allergy supplement for dogs
Omega-3s still have the strongest evidence for allergic dogs, while other popular ingredients have less consistent clinical support.
Nutrition
What really helps in canine allergy supplements
Omega-3s still lead the evidence base, while probiotics and allergy panels need more careful interpretation.
Nutrition
Why body condition scoring still matters in canine nutrition
Whole Dog Journal’s new explainer underscores a persistent challenge: helping pet parents recognize unhealthy weight early.
Nutrition
Zygolide gives equine vets a new generic pergolide option
FDA’s approval of Zygolide adds the first generic pergolide tablet for horses with PPID.
Nutrition
FDA-approved generic pergolide reaches equine PPID market
Dechra’s Zygolide is the first FDA-approved generic pergolide tablet for horses with PPID.
Nutrition
New review highlights selenium’s balancing act in livestock health
A new review links selenium status to antioxidant defense, immunity, reproduction, and productivity in cattle, pigs, and small ruminants.
Nutrition
Protected equine supplement features spotlight ration balancing
Sponsored protected articles revive a familiar equine nutrition issue: matching vitamin and mineral supplements to the actual ration.
Nutrition
Reviews push pet food bioactives from buzzword toward evidence
Two new reviews map the promise, and limits, of functional ingredients in commercial pet food.
Nutrition
Selenium review puts antioxidant nutrition back in focus
A new review links selenium status to immunity, reproduction, and productivity in cattle, pigs, and small ruminants.
Nutrition
Fear Free highlights Spruce for pet-conscious outdoor spaces
Fear Free is recommending Spruce weed killer, raising new questions about how vets counsel pet parents on yard chemical exposure.
Nutrition
Fear Free spotlights safer, richer backyard time for dogs
Fear Free pairs backyard enrichment advice with a look at pet-marketed weed control.
Nutrition
Horse supplement coverage spotlights need for ration-based guidance
Protected equine nutrition articles reflect rising interest in vitamin and mineral balancing, not one-size-fits-all supplementation.
Nutrition
Nutrition takes a larger role in senior cat brain health
New reporting and research highlight nutrition as one part of multimodal care for cognitive aging in senior cats.
Nutrition
Senior-horse joint care advice shifts toward multimodal support
New sponsored coverage highlights exercise, weight control, and evidence-aware joint support for aging horses.
Nutrition
Senior horse joint support advice highlights management over hype
Sponsored coverage on aging horse joints reinforces that turnout, exercise, and body condition still matter most.
Nutrition
Sponsored equine nutrition content spotlights vitamin-mineral gaps
Protected articles from Equus and The Horse highlight horse vitamin-mineral supplements and the need for careful diet balancing.
Nutrition
Sponsored equine nutrition pieces spotlight supplement selection
Protected articles from Equus and The Horse highlight growing interest in vitamin and mineral supplements for forage-fed horses.
Nutrition
Sponsored horse nutrition content puts supplement choices in focus
Protected sponsored articles from Equus and The Horse highlight growing interest in vitamin and mineral balancing for horses.
Nutrition
Sponsored horse supplement features spotlight ration balancing
Protected Equus and The Horse articles underscore growing focus on targeted vitamin and mineral supplementation in horses.
Nutrition
Study supports insect- and algae-based trout feeds as practical options
A new trout study suggests insect and algae meals can match conventional feed on growth and product quality.
Nutrition
The Horse spotlights balanced feeding for young, growing horses
A new sponsored article reinforces steady growth, balanced minerals, and DOD prevention in young horses.
Nutrition
The Horse spotlights six practical ways to support aging joints
A new sponsored article highlights exercise, weight control, hoof care, and multimodal support for senior horses with osteoarthritis.
Nutrition
Study adds to case for black soldier fly meal in broiler diets
A new broiler study suggests black soldier fly larvae meal may replace part of soybean meal without harming key outcomes.