Skin Health and Equine Nutrition

Cover Illustration Art Credit: Merck Veterinary Manual (link below)Many of us are in the throes of winter and the start of shedding season. Winter dryness also contributes to dry skin. Can nutrition help? As always, nutrition is supportive of skin health. While it can't cure everything, some key nutrients can help give your horse's skin and coat a boost for overall health. Links of Interest this week:Merck Veterinary Manual: Structure of Skin in Horses: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/horse-owners/skin-disorders-of-horses/structure-of-the-skin-in-horsesEssential Fatty Acids and Skin Health (human focus): https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/health-disease/skin-health/essential-fatty-acids