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About Dr. Brittany Kerley, M.S., Ph.D.

Dr. Brittany Kerley (Perron) grew up competing in rodeo and showing livestock on the Central Coast of California before attending Oklahoma State University to complete a BSc in Animal Science. In 2019, she received her MS degree from Sul Ross State University, where she studied the digestibility of long-stem forage in horses. During her doctorate program at Clemson University, she continued exploring the role of forage in an equine diet by evaluating grazing behaviors and pasture management techniques. She also completed a Post Doctorate at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center, focusing on the management of insulin-dysregulated horses with a variety of forage sources.

Pasture Health & Grazing Management for Horses – [Guide] Caroline Cochran, BSc. | July 22, 2026

Grazing fresh forage while out on pasture can provide excellent nutrition for horses. But environmental conditions and horse needs can make it challenging to maintain productive pastures. Some pastures require very little management to support a low density of horses....

Aloe Vera for Gastric Ulcers in Horses – Does it Really Work? Dr. Priska Darani, Ph.D., PAS | August 17, 2026

Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) is a medicinal plant that is frequently used to soothe skin irritations. The gel of the inner leaf is also commonly fed to reduce or prevent gastric irritations and ulcers in horses. Aloe vera gel contains...

Tying-up in Horses: Types, Symptoms, Causes & Management Dr. Priska Darani, Ph.D., PAS | August 1, 2026

Tying-up in horses is a colloquial term for Exertional Rhabdomyolysis, a condition involving exercise-related muscle cramping and damage. Some horses experience a single episode of tying up whereas others experience recurrent tying-up. During an episode, the affected horse becomes stiff...

5 Research-Backed Benefits of Chasteberry in Horses Dr. Eleanor Kellon, VMD | July 31, 2026

Chasteberry is an herbal supplement that is used to support mood balance and hormone health in female and male horses. The Chastetree berry (Vitex agnus-castus) plant is a shrub that grows in the Mediterranean and parts of Asia. The fruits...

7 Common Causes of Gastric Ulcers in Horses Dr. Priska Darani, Ph.D., PAS | July 31, 2026

Have you noticed changes in your horse such as weight loss, a dull coat, disinterest in feeding or crib chewing that have resulted in poor performance? Your horse might be experiencing stomach pain, most likely due to gastric ulcers. Equine...

Hoof Growth: How to Feed Your Horse for Best Results Noelle Ursel, B.Sc. | July 31, 2026

Given the importance of the hoof, it's important to know that what you feed your horse will have a profound impact on its hoof growth and quality. In this article, we will go over what nutrients your horse needs to...

Feeding Horses Mineral Vitamin Supplement

How to Give a New Supplement to Your Horse: Preventing Feed Refusal Noelle Ursel, B.Sc. | July 31, 2026

If you have taken the first steps towards feeding your horse a balanced diet that includes a concentrated mineral and vitamin supplement, there's a chance that your horse may turn its head up when first introduced to it. But don't...

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Research Publications	Cited By
The influence of severity of gastric ulceration on horse behavior and heart rate variability. B Perron, ABA Ali, P Svagerko, K Vernon. Journal of Veterinary Behavior 59, 25-29, 2023.	2
Effects of digestawell fiber-power on in vitro and in vivo digestibility of forages in horses and characterization of native grasses. BS Perron. Sul Ross State University, 2019.	2
112 Effects of storage-handling methods on nutrient analysis of mixed-grass pasture samples. B Perron, PA Harris, K Lea, AA Adams. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 124, 104414, 2023.
86 Effect of paddock relocation on metabolic responses of insulin dysregulated horses. MJ Askins, ET Jacquay, BS Perron, ME McClendon, AA Adams. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 124, 104388, 2023.
Configuration of Feed, Shelter, and Water Affects Equine Grazing Distribution and Behaviors: Equine Grazing Distribution and Behaviors. BS Perron, WC Bridges, ABA Ali, MJ Aguerre, M Burns, KL Vernon. International Journal of Equine Science 2 (1), 1–8-1–8, 2023.
Evaluation of Grazing Techniques as a Nutrition Source for Horses in a Pasture Environment. B Perron. .
78 Effects of maneuvering required maintenance elements to monitor the grazing behaviors of horses. B Perron, W Bridges, A Ali, M Aguerre, M Burns, K Vernon. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 100, 103541, 2021.
162 The Effects of a Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Fermentation Product on the Digestibility of an Annual Rye Grass Hay Based Finishing Diet for Lambs. JC Burt, JA Boyd, L Baxter, B Perron. Journal of Animal Science 98 (Suppl 2), 74, 2020.
PSVII-35 Fecal innocula from horses fed DigestaWell® Fiber improves in-vitro dry matter digestibility of commercial hays in horses. BS Perron, AL Wagner, JA Boyd, B Medina, I Girard, N Gutierrez, JC Burt, .... Journal of Animal Science 97 (Supplement_3), 313-313, 2019.
92 Digestawell® fiber improves in-vitro digestibility of alfalfa and coastal bermudagrass hay fed to horses. BS Perron, A Wagner-Wells, J Boyd, I Girard, N Guiterrez, JC Burt, .... Journal of Animal Science 97 (Supplement_1), 29-30, 2019.
16 Digestawell® fiber improves in-vitro digestibility of alfalfa and coastal bermudagrass hay fed to horses. BS Perron, A Wagner-Wells, J Boyd, I Girard, N Guiterrez, JC Burt, .... Journal of Animal Science 97 (Supplement_1), 10-10, 2019.
17 The effects of a yeast fermentation product on the average daily gain and digestibility on a rye grass hay based finishing diet for lambs. JC Burt, J Boyd, I Garcia, R Splan, BS Perron. Journal of Animal Science 97 (Suppl 1), 10, 2019.
191 The effects of a yeast fermentation product on the average daily gain and digestibility on a rye grass hay-based finishing diet for lambs. JC Burt, J Boyd, I Garcia, R Splan, BS Perron. Journal of Animal Science 97 (Suppl 1), 74, 2019.
Comparative assessment of intake and consumer preference of Standlee Premium Western Forage Alfalfa hay versus a locally sourced alfalfa hay using objective attributes. BS Perron, RD Jacobs, ML Jerina, ME Gordon, S Duren. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 76, 96-97, 2019.
Glucose and insulin response to feeding Standlee Premium Western Forage Alfalfa hay versus a locally sourced alfalfa hay. BS Perron, RD Jacobs, RK Splan, ML Jerina, ME Gordon, S Duren. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 76, 89, 2019.