Recent News for Nutrition
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Understanding Healthy Foals' Caloric Requirements (AAEP 2012)
February 15, 2013
Foal nutrition can be complicated, making it important for owners to understand newborns' nutritional needs.... Read More
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Foals Without Suckle-Swallow Reflex Need Nutritional Support (AAEP 2012)
February 14, 2013
Dysphagic foals require immediate, specialized care to ensure they begin life without a nutritional deficit. ... Read More
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Exertional Rhabdomyolysis: Not Just Tying-Up Anymore
February 12, 2013
Researchers have worked tirelessly to better understand the disorder, its causes, and how to best manage it.... Read More
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Feeding Orphan Foals (AAEP 2012)
February 07, 2013
Orphan foals require special care from the start, especially when it comes to their nutritional needs.... Read More
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Top Medicine Studies of 2012 (AAEP 2012)
February 04, 2013
Dr. Stephen Reed recaps studies on endocrinology, neurologic and muscle disorders, foal health, and more.... Read More
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Joint Supplement Choices
February 01, 2013
Nutraceuticals such as joint supplements have become popular preventative therapies for equine osteoarthritis.... Read More
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Colic Researchers: Tight Junctions Crucial in Gut Function
February 01, 2013
A research team is examining how infectious disease and inflammation impact cells in the horse's gut.... Read More
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Two Supplements' Effects on Nonglandular Ulcers (AAEP 2012)
January 28, 2013
Some nutritionists have speculated that certain dietary supplements might assist with equine ulcer management.... Read More
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Weed of the Month: Eastern Poison Ivy
January 26, 2013
Horses are not sensitive to poison ivy, but can transfer the irritating urushiol oil to humans.... Read More
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Central Kentucky County Agents Host Pastures Please! Workshop
January 26, 2013
This year's program will feature advice about minimizing the risk of laminitis in grazing horses and more.... Read More
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Using Mature Hay for Bedding: Potential for Tall Fescue Toxicity
January 24, 2013
Ergovaline levels over 200 ppb (parts per billion) in mature hay can cause fescue toxicity in pregnant mares.... Read More
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Microbiomes: It's All About Balance
January 23, 2013
Veterinarians are starting to understand the complexity and diversity of equine microbiome.... Read More
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Managing Weeds in Kentucky Horse Pastures
January 21, 2013
A perusal of most Kentucky horse pastures will uncover about 20 plant species, many of which are weeds.... Read More
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Five Tips to Keep Horses Healthier this Winter
January 20, 2013
Get winter horsekeeping tips from Michelle Harris, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, of the University of Pennsylvania.... Read More
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Commentary: The Evolution of Equine Disease Quarterly
January 19, 2013
Dr. Roberta Dwyer shares thoughts on the evolution of the publication produced by UK and Lloyd's of London.... Read More
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Equine Grass Sickness--Still an Enigma
January 18, 2013
Researchers still do not know grass sickness' cause and, therefore, lack any means for causal therapy.... Read More
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Effects of Soaking on Protein, Mineral Loss in Hay
January 17, 2013
Soaking hay can cause protein and mineral loss, depending on the time submerged and water temperature.... Read More
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Link Identified between Tree Seed and Seasonal Pasture Myopathy
January 16, 2013
Seeds from box elder trees were consistently present in the autumn pastures of all horses studied.... Read More
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Loose Stools in Old Age
January 15, 2013
My old gelding is generally healthy, but lately he developed loose stools. Is there something I'm missing?... Read More
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Equine Feed Oat Project Awards Inaugural Oat Research Grant
January 14, 2013
Laurie Lawrence, PhD, of the University of Kentucky will receive funding for a two-year research project.... Read More
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Univ. of Edinburgh Online Equine Nutrition Course Begins Jan. 28
January 11, 2013
More than 10,000 individuals have already signed up to take part in the course on horse nutrition.... Read More
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A Forage-Only Diet for Young Horses in Training Evaluated
January 11, 2013
Researchers found that high-energy forage diets provided adequate nutrition for young horses in training.... Read More
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Encouraging Cold Weather Water Consumption
January 08, 2013
Is it a good idea to add a little salt to your horses' diet in the winter to get them to drink more water?... Read More
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The Horse: Top 10 Horse Health Videos of 2012
January 02, 2013
We've compiled a list of the 10 most popular videos of 2012. Did your favorites make the list?... Read More
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The Horse: Top 10 Horse Health Articles of 2012
January 01, 2013
The staff at TheHorse.com tallied the most popular articles of 2012. Did your favorites make the list?... Read More
