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Without a corresponding rise in calorie intake, horses may lose weight in winter, even if their workload hasn't changed. Prevent weight loss before it begins by learning more about thermogenesis.
One of the most effective and fascinating cold-weather adaptations in horses is their ability to generate internal heat through the fermentation of forage in the hindgut. This process, known as "fermentation heat," functions much like an internal furnace. There's more to learn!
This One Minute Read is about the under-discussed topic of piloerection: a powerful, dynamic adaptation, especially when combined with a thick winter coat. It allows horses to fine-tune their heat retention with little to no energy cost, a vital advantage for grazing animals in open environments.
