Tracking the track: The impact of different grazing strategies on managing equine obesity

Research findings suggest that track grazing systems prove useful in effective equine bodyweight management in vulnerable horses. Horses susceptible to bodyweight gain or with metabolic issues lost significantly more bodyweight in the track grazing systems than similar horses kept on traditional restricted grazing systems. There were no significant changes to their behavior, social interactions, hoof health, or general welfare. Body condition findings may not provide a sensitive enough measure.

Source: MDPI, Animals, March 19, 2025. Link.

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