Editor’s note: This article is part of TheHorse.com’s ongoing coverage of topics presented at the 2012 Kentucky Equine Research Conference, held May 17-18 in Lexington, Ky.

Many performance horse owners supplement their charges’ feed with electrolyte supplements, especially during the hot summer months. As one researcher explained at the 2012 Kentucky Equine Research (KER) Conference, held May 17-18 in Lexington, Ky., providing performance horses with electrolytes–especially in the hot summer months–is crucial to maintaining top performance and healthy animals.

Salix and Electrolytes

About 90% of Thoroughbred racehorses and 70% of Standardbred racehorses in the United States are treated with furosemide (commonly known as Salix) in an attempt to reduce or eliminate the effects of exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage, said Joe Pagan, PhD, president of Kentucky Equine Research (KER)

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