Virginia Tech, Equine Nutrition Publications
Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Middleburg and
Equine Nutrition Laboratory, Blacksburg

Refereed Papers with Original Data

2003.
Hoffman, R. M., D. S. Kronfeld, W. L. Cooper, and P. A. Harris. 2003. Glucose clearance in grazing mares is affected by diet, pregnancy and lactation. J. Anim. Sci. In press.

Staniar, W. B., D. S. Kronfeld, R. M. Hoffman, J. A. Wilson, and P. A. Harris. 2003. Weight prediction from linear measures of growing Thoroughbreds. Equine Vet. J. In press.

2002.
Hargreaves, B.J., D. S. Kronfeld, J. N. Waldron, M. A. Lopes, L. S. Gay, K. E. Saker, W. L. Cooper, D. J. Sklan, and P. A. Harris. 2002. Antioxidant status and muscle cell leakage during endurance exercise. Equine Vet. J. Suppl. 34:116-121.

Hoffman, R. M., T. M. Hess, C. A. Williams, D. S. Kronfeld, K. M. Griewe-Crandell, J. E. Waldron, P. M. Graham-Thiers, L. S. Gay, R. K. Splan, K. E. Saker and P. A. Harris. 2002. Speed associated with plasma pH, oxygen content, total protein and urea in an 80-km race. Equine Vet. J. Suppl. 34:39-43.

Williams, C.A., R. M. Hoffman, D. S. Kronfeld, T. M. Hess, K. E. Saker and P. A. Harris. 2002. Lipoic acid as an antioxidant in mature Thoroughbred geldings: a preliminary study. J. Nutr. Suppl. 132:1628S-1631S.

2001.
Graham-Thiers, P. M., D. S. Kronfeld, K. A. Kline and D. J. Sklan. 2001. Dietary protein restriction and fat supplementation diminish the acidogenic effect of exercise during repeated sprints in horses. J. Nutr. 131:1959-1964.

Hoffman, R. M., J. A. Wilson, D. S. Kronfeld, W. L. Cooper, L. A. Lawrence, D. Sklan and P. A. Harris. 2001. Hydrolyzable carbohydrates in pasture, hay and horse feeds: direct assay and seasonal variation. J. Anim. Sci. 79:500-506.

Ordakowski, A. L., D. S. Kronfeld, J. L. Holland, B. J. Hargreaves, L. S. Gay, P. A. Harris, H. Dove and D. Sklan. 2001. Alkanes as internal markers to estimate digestibility of hay or hay plus concentrate diets in horses. J. Anim. Sci. 79:1516-1522.

Staniar, W. B., D. S. Kronfeld, J. A. Wilson, L. A. Lawrence, W. L. Cooper and P. A. Harris. 2001. Growth of Thoroughbreds fed a low-protein supplement fortified with lysine and threonine. J. Anim. Sci. 79:2143-2151.

Williams, C. A., D. S. Kronfeld, W. B. Staniar and P. A. Harris. 2001. Plasma glucose and insulin responses of Thoroughbred mares fed a meal high in starch and sugar or fat and fiber. J. Anim. Sci. 79:2196-2201.

2000.
Kronfeld, D. S., S. E. Custalow, P. L. Ferrante, L. E. Taylor, H. D. Moll, T. N. Meacham and W. Tiegs. 2000. Determination of lactate breakpoint during incremental exercise in horses adapted to dietary corn oil. Am. J. Vet. Res. 61:144-151.

1999.
Graham-Thiers, P. M., D. S. Kronfeld and K. A. Kline. 1999. Dietary protein moderates acid-base responses to repeated sprints. Equine Vet. J. (Suppl.) 30:463-467.

Hoffman, R. M., L. A. Lawrence, D. S. Kronfeld, J. J. Dascanio, and W. L. Cooper. 1999. Dietary carbohydrates and fat influence radiographic bone mineral content of growing foals.
J. Anim. Sci. 77:3330-3338.

1998.
Hoffman, R. M., D. S. Kronfeld, J. H. Herbein, W. S. Swecker, W. L. Cooper and P. A. Harris. 1998. Dietary carbohydrates and fat influence milk composition and fatty acid profile of mares' milk. J. Nutr. 128:2708S-2711S.

Holland, J. L., D. S. Kronfeld, G. A. Rich, K. A. Kline, J. P. Fontenot, T. N. Meacham and P. A. Harris. 1998. Acceptance of fat and lecithin containing diets by horses. Appl. Anim. Beh. Sci. 56:91-96.

Holland, J. L., D. S. Kronfeld, D. Sklan and P. A. Harris. 1998. Calculation of fecal kinetics in horses fed hay or hay and concentrate. J. Anim. Sci. 76:1937-1944.

Porr, C. A., D. S. Kronfeld, L. A. Lawrence, R. S. Pleasant and P. A. Harris. 1998. Deconditioning reduces mineral content of the third metacarpal bone in horses. J. Anim. Sci. 76:1875-1879.

Taylor, L. E., D. S. Kronfeld, P. L. Ferrante, J. A. Wilson and W. Tiegs. 1998. Blood-gas measurements adjusted for temperature at three sites during incremental exercise in the horse. J. Appl. Phys. 85:1030-1036.

Wilson, J. A., D. S. Kronfeld, L. S. Gay, J. H. Williams, T. M. Wilson and M. I. Lindinger. 1998. Sarcoplasmic reticulum responses to repeated sprints are affected by conditioning of horses. J. Anim. Sci. 76:3065-3071.

1997.
Greiwe-Crandell, K. M., D. S. Kronfeld, L. S. Gay, D. Sklan, W. Tiegs and P. A. Harris. 1997. Vitamin A repletion in Thoroughbred mares with retinyl palmitate or b-carotene. J. Anim. Sci. 75:2684-2690.

1996.
Greiwe-Crandell, K. M., D. S. Kronfeld, L. S. Gay, D. Sklan and P. A. Harris. 1996. Vitamin A status of neonatal foals assessed by serum retinal concentration and a relative dose response test. Pferdeheilkunde 12:181-183.

Hoffman, R. M., D. S. Kronfeld, L. A. Lawrence, W. L. Cooper, J. J. Dascanio and P. A. Harris. 1996. Dietary starch and sugar versus fat and fiber: growth and development of foals. Pferdeheilkunde 12:312-316.

Holland, J. L., D. S. Kronfeld, R. M. Hoffman, K. M. Griewe-Crandell, T. L. Boyd, W. L. Cooper, and P. A. Harris. 1996. Weaning stress is affected by nutrition and weaning methods. Pferdeheilkunde 12:257-260.

Holland, J. L., D. S. Kronfeld and T. N. Meacham. 1996. Behavior of horses is affected by soy lecithin and corn oil in the diet. J. Anim. Sci. 74:1252-1255.

Kronfeld, D. S. 1996. Dietary fat affects heat production and other variables of equine performance, especially under hot and humid conditions. Equine Vet. J. (Suppl.) 22:24-34.

Martin, K. L., R. M. Hoffman, D. S. Kronfeld, W. B. Ley, and L. D. Warnick. 1996. Parathyroid hormone increases and calcium decreases in serum of periparturient mares. J. Anim. Sci. 74:834-839.

1995.
Ferrante, P. L., L. E. Taylor, J. A. Wilson and D. S. Kronfeld. 1995. Plasma and erythrocyte ion concentrations during exercise in Arabian horses. Equine Vet. J. (Suppl.) 18:306-309.

Greiwe-Crandell, K. M., D. S. Kronfeld, L. S. Gay and D. Sklan. 1995. Seasonal vitamin A depletion in grazing horses in assessed better by the relative dose response test than by serum retinal concentration. J. Nutr. 125:2711-2716.

Hoffman, R. M., D. S. Kronfeld, J. L. Holland, and K. M. Griewe-Crandell. 1995. Preweaning diet and stall weaning method influences on stress response in foals. J. Anim. Sci. 73:2922-2930.

Kronfeld, D. S., P. L. Ferrante, L. E. Taylor and S. E. Custalow. 1995. Blood hydrogen ion and lactate concentrations during strenuous exercise in the horse. Equine Vet. J. (Suppl.) 18:266-269.

Taylor, L. E., P. L. Ferrante, D. S. Kronfeld and T. N. Meacham. 1995. Acid-base variables during incremental exercise in sprint-trained horses fed a high-fat diet. J. Anim. Sci. 1995. 73:2009-2018.

Taylor, L. E., P. L. Ferrante, J. A. Wilson and D. S. Kronfeld. 1995. Arterial and mixed-venous acid-base status and strong ion difference during repeated sprints. Equine Vet. J. (Suppl.) 18:326-330.

Wilson, J. A., J. H. Williams, D. S. Kronfeld, L. S. Gay and T. M. Wilson. 1995. Isolation of sarcoplasmic reticulum from horse muscle and observations on its function during intense exercise. Equine Vet. J. (Suppl.) 18252-255.

1994.
Ferrante, P. L. and D. S. Kronfeld. 1994. Effect of sample handling on measurement of plasma glucose and blood lactate concentration in horses before and after exercise. Am. J. Vet . Res. 55:1497-1500.

Ferrante, P. L., D. S. Kronfeld, L. E. Taylor and T. N. Meacham. 1994. Plasma [H+] responses to exercise in horses fed a high-fat diet and given sodium bicarbonate. J. Nutr. 124:2736S-2737S.

Ferrante, P. L., L. E. Taylor, D. S. Kronfeld and T. N. Meacham. 1994. Blood lactate concentration during exercise in horses fed a high-fat diet and administered sodium bicarbonate. J. Nutr. 124:2738S-2739S.

Furr, M., L. Taylor and D. Kronfeld. 1994. The effects of exercise training on serum gastrin responses in the horse. Cornell Vet. 84:41-45.

1993.
Ferrante, P. L., D. E. Freeman, C. F. Ramberg and D. S. Kronfeld. 1993. Kinetic analysis of D-xylose distribution after intravenous administration to mares. Amer. J. Vet. Res. 54:147-151.

Ferrante, P. L., D. E. Freeman, C. F. Ramberg and D. S. Kronfeld. 1993. Kinetic analysis of D-xylose after its intragastric administration to mares deprived of food. Amer. J. Vet. Res. 54:2110-2114.

1992.
Ferrante, P. L., J. H. Menninger, P. A. Spencer and D. S. Kronfeld. 1992. Metabolic responses of horses to a high soluble carbohydrate diet: effects of low-intensity submaximal exercise and sodium bicarbonate supplementation. Amer. J. Vet. Res. 53:321-325.

Reviews

Kronfeld, D.S. 2001. Body fluids and exercise: Physiological responses. J Equine Vet Sci 21(7): 312-322.

Kronfeld, D.S. 2001. Body fluids and exercise: Replacement strategies. J Equine Vet Sci 21(8): 368-375.

Kronfeld, D.S. 2001. Body fluids and exercise: Influence of nutrition and feeding management. J Equine Vet Sci 21(9): 417-428.

Hoffman, R. M. 2000. Antioxidant vitamins for the horse, with an emphasis on vitamins E and C. p 1-7. Proc. Cornell Conf. Feed Manuf., Ithaca, NY.

Hoffman, R. M. 2000. Optimal nutrition for grazing horses. p 89-99. Proc. Cornell Conf. Feed Manuf., Ithaca, NY.

Kronfeld, D. S., S. E. Custalow, P. L. Ferrante, L. E. Taylor and J. A. Wilson. 1998. Acid-base responses of fat-adapted horses: relevance to hard work in the heat. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 59:61-72.

Lawrence, L. A., R. M. Hoffman, and D. S. Kronfeld. 1998. Chemical and mechanical properties of equine third metacarpals as affected by age and nutrition. In: Proc. 17th Assn. Equine Sports Med., Leesburg, Virginia, p 25-32.

Kronfeld, D. S., W. L. Cooper, K. M. Crandell, L. S. Gay, R. M. Hoffman, J. L. Holland, D. Sklan, and P. A. Harris. 1996. Supplementation of pasture for growth. Pferdeheilkunde 12:317-319.

Kronfeld, D. S., P. L. Ferrante and D. Grandjean. 1994. Optimal nutrition for athletic performance, with emphasis on fat adaptation in dogs and horses. J. Nutr. 124:2745S-2753S.

Book Chapters

Hoffman, R. M. and D. S. Kronfeld. 1999. Nutrient requirements for grazing horses: development of an optimal pasture supplement. In: P. C. Garnsworthy and J. Wiseman (Eds.) Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition, p 19-37. University of Nottingham Press, Loughborough, England.

Kronfeld, D. S. 1998. Clinical assessment of nutritional status of the horse. In: T. D. G. Watson (Ed.) Metabolic and Endocrine Problems of the Horse, p 185-217. W. B. Saunders, New York, NY.

Kronfeld, D. S. 1997. Nutritional assessment in equine practice. In: K. N. Thompson (Ed.) The Veterinarian's Practical Reference to Equine Nutrition, p 171-194. Purina Mills, St. Louis, MO.

Kronfeld, D. S. and P. A. Harris. 1997. Feeding the athletic horse. In: K. N. Thompson (Ed.) The Veterinarian's Practical Reference to Equine Nutrition, p 61-78. Purina Mills, St. Louis, MO.

Ferrante, P. L. and D. S. Kronfeld. 1991. Ergogenic diets and nutrients. In: N. E. Robinson (Ed.) Current Therapy in Equine Medicine III, p 809-814. W. B. Saunders, Orlando, FL.

Abstracts from Professional Meetings

2002.
Hess, T.M., R. M. Hoffman, J. E. Waldron, P. M. Graham-Thiers, K. M. Griewe-Crandell, D. S. Kronfeld, and P. A. Harris. 2002. Endurance exercise: is potassium supplementation useful? J. Anim. Sci. 80(Suppl. 1):172. (Abstr.)

Hoffman, R.M., T. M. Hess, C. A. Williams, D. S. Kronfeld, K. M. Griewe-Crandell, J. E. Waldron, P. M. Graham-Thiers, L. S. Gay, R. K. Splan, K. E. Saker, and P. A. Harris. 2002. Dietary grain, behavior and endurance exercise. J. Anim. Sci. 80(Suppl. 1):171. (Abstr.)

Graham-Thiers, P. M., D. S. Kronfeld, and P. A. Harris. 2002. Plasma hydrogen ion and bicarbonate changes during repeated sprints in horses are influenced by dietary protein. J. Anim. Sci. 80(Suppl. 1):172. (Abstr.)

Kronfeld, D. S. 2002. Value-added equiculture: metamorphosis from livestock to companion. J. Anim. Sci. 80(Suppl. 1):171. (Abstr.)

Ordakowski, A. L., D. S. Kronfeld, C. A. Williams, J. L. Holland, and L. S. Gay. 2002. Pyrimethamine and sulfadiazine administration lowers plasma folate and increases plasma homocysteine in horses. J. Anim. Sci. 80(Suppl. 1):156. (Abstr.)

Staniar, W. B., D. S. Kronfeld, R. M. Akers, J. R. Burk, and P. A. Harris. 2002. Feeding-fasting cycle in meal fed yearling horses. J. Anim. Sci. 80(Suppl. 1):156. (Abstr.)

Williams, C.A., R. M. Hoffman, D. S. Kronfeld, T. M. Hess, J. E. Waldron, R. K. Splan, K. E. Saker, and P. A. Harris. 2002. Oxidative stress and antioxidant supplementation in horses during a competitive endurance ride. J. Anim. Sci. 80(Suppl. 1):172. (Abstr.)

2001.
Griewe-Crandell, K. M., D. S. Kronfeld, W. B. Ley, J. M. Bowen and D. Sklan. 2001. Reproductive efficiency of Thoroughbred mares on different forage regimens with supplementation of retinyl palmitate and beta-carotene. p 295. Proc. 17th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Lexington, KY.

Hargreaves, B. J., D. S. Kronfeld, J. L. Holland, L. A. Gay, W. L. Cooper, D. J. Sklan and P. A. Harris. 2001. Bioavailability and kinetics of natural and synthetic forms of vitamin E in Thoroughbred horses. p 127-128. Proc. 17th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Lexington, KY.

Hargreaves, B. J., D. S. Kronfeld, J. E. Waldron, M. A. Lopes, L. S. Gay, K. E. Saker, W. L. Cooper, D. J. Sklan and P. A. Harris. 2001. Oxidative status of endurance horses. p 280-281. Proc. 17th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Lexington, KY.

Hoffman, R. M., J. A. Wilson, L. A. Lawrence, D. S. Kronfeld, W. L. Cooper and P. A. Harris. 2001. Supplemental calcium does not influence radiographic bone mineral content of growing foals fed pasture and a fat-and-fiber supplement. p 122. Proc. 17th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Lexington, KY.

Hoffman, R. M., K. L. Morgan, A. Phillips, J. E. Dinger, S. A. Zinn and C. Faustman. 2001. Dietary vitamin E and ascorbic acid influence nutritional status of exercising polo ponies. p 129-130. Proc. 17th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Lexington, KY.

Kronfeld, D. S, J. L. Holland, G. A. Rich, S. E. Custalow, J. P. Fontenot, T. N. Meacham, D. J. Sklan and P. A. Harris. 2001. Digestibility of fat. p 156. Proc. 17th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Lexington, KY.

Ordakowski, A. L., D. S. Kronfeld, C. A. Williams and L. S. Gay. 2001. Folate status during lactation and growth in the Thoroughbred. p 124-135. Proc. 17th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Lexington, KY.

Staniar, W. B., R. M. Akers, C. A. Williams, D. S. Kronfeld and P. A. Harris. 2001. Plasma insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) in growing thoroughbred foals fed a fat and fiber versus a sugar and starch supplement. p 176-177. Proc. 17th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Lexington, KY.

Williams, C. A., D. S. Kronfeld, W. B. Staniar and P. A. Harris. 2001. Glucose and insulin responses in Thoroughbred mares are influenced by reproductive stage and diet. p 178-179. Proc. 17th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Lexington, KY.

2000.
Holland, J. L., D. S. Kronfeld, W. L. Cooper and P. A. Harris. 2000. Fecal output, digestibility and pasture intake predicted by marker methods in grazing horses. p 149. Proc. Am. Dairy Sci. Assoc. and Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. Joint Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD.

Staniar, W. B., C. A. Williams, D. S. Kronfeld and P. A. Harris. 2000. Glycemic response of mares fed a typical pelleted horse feed. p 150. Proc. Am. Dairy Sci. Assoc. and Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. Joint Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD.

Williams, C. A., D. S. Kronfeld, W. B. Staniar and P. A. Harris. 2000. Glycemic response in Thoroughbred mares fed a high fat and fiber or high sugar and starch pasture supplement. p 149. Proc. Am. Dairy Sci. Assoc. and Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. Joint Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD.

1999.
Graham-Thiers, P. A., D. S. Kronfeld, K. A. Kline, T. M. McCullough and P. A. Harris. 1999. Dietary protein level and protein status during exercise, training and stall rest. p 104-105. Proc. 16th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Raleigh, NC.

Hargreaves, B. J., D. S. Kronfeld, W. L. Cooper, J. L. Holland, A. L. Ordakowski, D. J. Sklan and P. A. Harris. 1999. Fecal kinetics and digestibilities of hays and supplements estimated by marker methods in the horse. p 142-143. Proc. 16th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Raleigh, NC.

Holland, J. L., D. S. Kronfeld, W. L. Cooper, A. L. Ordakowski, B. J. Hargreaves, D. J. Sklan and P. A. Harris. 1999. Pasture intake in mature horses. p 128-129. Proc. 16th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Raleigh, NC.

Hoffman, R. M., K. L. Morgan, M. P. Lynch, S. A. Zinn, C. Faustman and P. A. Harris. 1999. Dietary vitamin E supplemented in the periparturient period influences immunoglobulins in equine colostrum and passive transfer in foals. p 96-97. Proc. 16th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Raleigh, NC.

Kronfeld, D., J. Holland, R. Hoffman and P. Harris. 1999. Dietary influences on behaviour and stress. Equine Vet. J. (Suppl.) 28:

Ordakowski, A. L., D. S. Kronfeld, J. L. Holland, B. J. Hargreaves, L. S. Gay, P. A. Harris and D. J. Sklan. 1999. Alkanes as internal markers to estimate hay digestibility in horses. p 141. Proc. 16th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Raleigh, NC.

Staniar, W. B., J. A. Wilson, L. A. Lawrence, W. L. Cooper, D. S. Kronfeld and P. A. Harris. 1999. Growth of Thoroughbreds fed different levels of protein and supplemented with lysine and threonine. p 88-89. Proc. 16th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Raleigh, NC.

Taylor, L. E., D. S. Kronfeld, P. L. Ferrante and J. A. Wilson. 1999. Acid-base responses to repeated sprint exercise, training, and a lecithin/corn oil diet. p 108-109. Proc. 16th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Raleigh, NC.

1997.
Greiwe-Crandell, K. M., D. S. Kronfeld, L. S. Gay, D. Sklan and P. A. Harris. 1997. Daily beta-carotene supplementation of vitamin A depleted mares. p 378-382. Proc. 15th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Ft. Worth, TX.

Hoffman, R. M., D. S. Kronfeld, J. H. Herbein, W. S. Swecker, W. L. Cooper and P. A. Harris. 1997. Dietary carbohydrates and fat influence milk composition and fatty acid profile of mares' milk. p 44. Proc. Waltham International Symposium: Pet Nutrition & Health in the 21st Century, Orlando, FL.

Hoffman, R. M., L. A. Lawrence, D. S. Kronfeld, J. J. Dascanio, W. L. Cooper and P. A. Harris. 1997. Dietary carbohydrates and fat influence radiographic bone mineral content of growing foals. p 191-192. Proc. 15th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Ft. Worth, TX.

Holland, J. L., D. S. Kronfeld, R. M. Hoffman, and P. A. Harris. 1997. Weaning stress assessment in mares. p 219-220. Proc. 15th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Ft. Worth, TX.

Kline, K. A., D. S. Kronfeld and P. A. Harris. 1997. Effects of corn oil and lecithin diets on exercising horses. p 215. Proc. 15th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Ft. Worth, TX.

Kronfeld, D. S. 1997. Variations in energy requirements of horses and errors in estimation of pasture intake. p 383. Proc. 15th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Ft. Worth, TX.

Wilson, J. A., D. S. Kronfeld, W. L. Cooper and D. Sklan. 1997. Seasonal variation in the nutrient composition of northern Virginia forages. p 336-337. Proc. 15th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Ft. Worth, TX.

1995.
Hoffman, R. M., D. S. Kronfeld, J. L. Holland, K. M. Griewe-Crandell, and W. L. Cooper. 1995. Stall weaning and stress response in foals. p 216-217. Proc. 14th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Ontario, CA.

Holland, J. L., T. N. Meacham and D. S. Kronfeld. 1995. Digestibility of lecithin containing diets by horses. p 80-81. Proc. 14th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Ontario, CA.

Taylor, L. E., P. L. Ferrante, J. A. Wilson and D. S. Kronfeld. 1995. Acid-base status and blood variables during repeated sprint exercise in horses fed lecithin. p 94-95. Proc. 14th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Ontario, CA.

Wilson, J., J. Williams, D. Kronfeld, L. Gay and T. Wilson. 1995. Sarcoplasmic reticulum responses to dietary lecithin. p 15-16. Proc. 14th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Ontario, CA.

1993.
Custalow, S. E., P. L. Ferrante, L. E. Taylor, H. D. Moll, T. N. Meacham, D. S. Kronfeld, and W. Tiegs. 1993. Lactate and glucose responses to exercise in the horse are affected by training and dietary fat. p 179-184. Proc. 13th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Gainesville, FL.

Ferrante, P. L., L. E. Taylor, T. N. Meacham, D. S. Kronfeld and W. Tiegs. 1993. Evaluation of acid-base status and strong ion difference (SID) in exercising horses. p 123-124. Proc. 13th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Gainesville, FL.

Greiwe-Crandell, K. M., D. S. Kronfeld, G. A. Morrow and W. Tiegs. 1993. Vitamin A depletion in Thoroughbreds: A comparison of pasture and non-pasture feeding regimes. p 1-2. Proc. 13th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Gainesville, FL.

Holland, J. L., T. N. Meacham, D. S. Kronfeld and W. Tiegs. 1993. Acceptance of lecithin containing diets by horses. p 64-65. Proc. 13th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Gainesville, FL.

Taylor, L. E., P. L. Ferrante, T. N. Meacham, D. S. Kronfeld and W. Tiegs. 1993. Acid-base responses to exercise in horses trained on a diet containing added fat. p 185-190. Proc. 13th Equine Nutr. Physiol. Soc., Gainesville, FL.

Theses and Dissertations

Swanson, Carrie A. M.S. 2002. Effects of Diet and Probiotic Supplementation on Stress During Weaning in Thoroughbred Foals.

Krick, Kari E. M.S., 2002. Exercise and Immunity Affect Immunoglobulins in Endurance Horses.

Hargreaves, Belinda J. Ph.D., 2002. Vitamin E Status of Thoroughbred Horses and the Antioxidant Status of Endurance Horses.

Staniar, W. Burton. Ph.D., 2002. Growth and the Somatotropic Axis in Young Thoroughbreds.

Ordakowski, Amy L. Ph.D., 2001. Folate Status and Supplementation in the Horse.

Williams, Carey A. M.S., 2000. Glycemic Response in Thoroughbred Mares.

Graham-Thiers, Patricia M. Ph.D., 1998. Dietary Protein Moderates Acid-Base Responses to Repeated Sprints in Exercising Horses.

Hargreaves, Belinda J. M.S., 1998. Fecal Kinetics and Digestibilities of Hays and Supplements Estimated by Marker Methods in the Horse.

Holland, Janice L. Ph.D., 1998. Pasture Intake, Digestibility and Fecal Kinetics in Grazing Horses.

Ordakowski, Amy L. M.S., 1998. Alkanes as Internal Markers to Estimate Digestibility in Horses.

Staniar, W. Burton. M.S., 1998. Growth of Thoroughbreds Fed Different Levels of Protein and Supplemented with Lysine and Threonine.

Hoffman, Rhonda M. Ph.D., 1997. Carbohydrate and Fat Supplementation for Grazing Mares and Foals.

Kline, Kristen A. M.S., 1997. Metabolic Effects of Incremental Exercise on Arabian Horses Fed Diets Containing Corn Oil and Soy Lecithin.

Greiwe-Crandell, Kathleen M. Ph.D., 1996. Vitamin A Status in Grazing Mares and Foals.

Porr, Cheryl "Shea" A. Ph.D., 1996. Dietary Calcium and Cation-Anion Difference Affect Calcium Status and Bone Remodelling in the Exercising and Sedentary Horse.

Taylor, Lynn E. Ph.D., 1995. Acid-Base Regulation During Sprint Exercise in Horses Fed Lecithin.

Wilson, Judith A. Ph.D., 1995. Sarcoplasmic Reticulum Responses to Repeated Sprints, Conditioning and Dietary Lecithin in the Horse.

Ferrante, Pamela L. Ph.D., 1994. Acid-Base Regulation During Exercise in the Horse.

Hoffman, Rhonda M. M.S., 1994. Preweaning Diet and Stall Weaning Method Influences on Stress Response in Foals.

Holland, Janice L. M.S., 1994. Lecithin Containing Diets for the Horse: Acceptance, Digestibility and Effects on Behavior. (T. N. Meacham, chair)

Martin, Kelly L. M.S., 1994. Parathyroid Hormone and Calcium Interactions in the Periparturient Mare.

Custalow, S. Elizabeth. M.S. 1992. Lactate and Glucose Responses to Exercise in the Horse: Influence of Interval Training and Dietary Fat.

Taylor, Lynn E. M.S., 1991. The Effects of Added Dietary Fat on Acid-Base Status in Exercising Horses.

Awards

The following awards are in effect in recognition of the research of the whole group at the Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center.

Dr. Kronfeld
The Sir Frederick Smith Memorial Medal, British Equine Veterinary Association, London UK, 1999.
The Distinguished Service Award, Equine Nutrition and Physiology Society, Lexington, KY, 2001.

Dr. Hoffman
Virginia Horse Council Educator of the Year, Research Award, 2002.

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