Recent News for Nutrition
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Syndrome Survey Nearly Completed; Hemlock Poisoning Not Ruled Out
June 03, 2001
Researchers at the University of Kentucky looking into the cause of mare reproductive loss syndrome are in the process of completing a comprehensive survey involving more than 150 farms. The... Read More
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Grooming Your Horse: Deep Down Clean
June 01, 2001
Daily grooming also gives you a chance to detect and monitor any injuries or other health problems such as cuts, skin infections, allergic reactions, thrush, etc. Finding health problems early gives you the best chance of treating them successfully.... Read More
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High-Energy Feeds
June 01, 2001
The importance of nutrition for optimal athletic performance, regardless of the level of competition, cannot be over-emphasized. We should on occasion refresh our understanding of some basic concepts and look at ways to meet the nutritional need... Read More
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Equine Reproduction--The Essential Elements
June 01, 2001
The reason for the improved reproductive rate in summer is related to the length of estrus (heat period) of mares and to sperm cell production by stallions. Estrus is prolonged in early spring as the reproductive system "tunes up." By May and June... Read More
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MSM Helps Sore Muscles
June 01, 2001
A recent study performed by Ron Riegel, DVM, on 30 racing Standardbreds confirms that the popular nutraceutical supplement MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) can have far-reaching effects on the ability of equine muscle tissue to rebound from exercise... Read More
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Flaxseed Might Help Fight Sweet-Itch
June 01, 2001
A University of Guelph Equine Research Centre (ERC) study indicates that flaxseed (linseed) can relieve symptoms of sweet-itch, an allergic skin condition more formally known as recurrent seasonal pruritis. Sweet-itch is a common complaint in... Read More
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Grass Sickness Remains Research Priority
May 25, 2001
The death of Dubai Millennium from grass sickness has again highlighted the devastating effects of the disease, and brought to prominence research tied to finding causes and a cure.In Great Britain, research is being carried out at Edinburg... Read More
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Latest Twist in Foal Loss Syndrome: Mycotoxins Out, Cyanide In
May 25, 2001
No longer does the mysterious Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome appear to be the result of incredibly high mycotoxin levels in pasture grasses; now the most likely cause appears to be cyanide brought onto pastures from wild black cherry trees, carrie... Read More
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May 23 Update: Additional Evidence Ruling Out Mycotoxins
May 25, 2001
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture on May 23 posted the following information on its web site at http://www.uky.edu/Agriculture/VetScience/mrls/briefings.htm... Read More
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Mother Nature's Toxic Spill: An Analysis of Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome
May 24, 2001
A good mystery has many clues, some more obvious than others, and some more misleading. Researchers are scientific detectives, trying to piece together observations and facts that lead to a conclusion. But, while some cases are concluded with all... Read More
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Southern States' Triple Crown Feeds Contain Mycotoxin Binders
May 24, 2001
Southern States has included the patented mycotoxin binder MTB100 in its line of Triple Crown horse feeds since February of 2000, according to Bill Vandergrift, PhD, owner of Equivision nutrition company and a consulting nutritionist... Read More
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Where to Find the Mycotoxin Binder
May 24, 2001
Lexington, Ky., feed companies are busy filling orders for bags and buckets of mycotoxin binder from horse owners in 15 states throughout the East Coast.Feeding the binder, which is an additive derived from yeast, has been recommended by... Read More
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Forage Testing Points to Molds and Mycotoxins
May 18, 2001
There is increasing evidence indicating that molds and mycotoxins are involved in the syndromes in Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia this spring. There have been some positive screens for the mycotoxin zearalenone in pasture and... Read More
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Explanation: Ergotism or Ergot Poisoning
May 16, 2001
At the industry-wide meeting on Thursday, May 10, Dr. Steve Jackson, an equine nutrition consultant and owner of Bluegrass Equine Nutrition, and Dr. Jimmy Henning, an extension forage specialist at the University of Kentucky's College of... Read More
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Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis (HYPP) and Breeding
May 01, 2001
I have a 6-year-old Quarter Horse mare N/H (heterozygous) for hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP), and a lot of vets have told me that I can breed her to a Thoroughbred, and the baby should be fine. She does have some problems with the... Read More
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Feeding Young Horses: It's Not the Protein
May 01, 2001
Genetics, exercise, and nutrition all play a role in the occurrence of developmental orthopedic disease (DOD) in young horses. There are, however, conflicting theories regarding the role of each. Breeds selected for rapid growth are at an... Read More
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Poisonous Plants
May 01, 2001
At a training barn in Washington, two prized half-Arabian horses munched on wood chip bedding that had been delivered to the facility. Moments later, both were dead. Among the chips lay a branch of yew, a type of evergreen that can be fatal to... Read More
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Coat Improvement With Supplements?
May 01, 2001
Your horse's coat isn't looking as good as it should. Your neighbor attributes her horse's fantastic coat to a supplement she's been using--but then, this is the same neighbor who swears by a lose-fat-while-you-sleep supplement for herself.... Read More
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Choke (Esophageal Obstruction)
April 01, 2001
The word choke for me conjures up images of someone hovering over a table, unable to talk or breathe because a piece of food has lodged in their trachea or windpipe--fortunately, the Heimlich maneuver usually rectifies the situation. Choke is... Read More
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Travel Diets: Take it With You
April 01, 2001
Over the past couple of years, a great deal has been written about the effects of transportation (by road or air) on horses. Hopefully you have taken the time to read these articles and now have a heightened awareness of the potential stresses... Read More
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Conditioning the Older Horse
March 01, 2001
What are the effects of advancing years on athletic performance? Are there special considerations in the conditioning and general care of older horses? Is regular exercise beneficial for older horses or, conversely, does the extra wear and tear... Read More
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Ready, Steady, Grow--Feeding Young Horses
March 01, 2001
We don't have all of the answers when it comes to feeding young horses. A nutrition program that doesn't promote--and possibly helps prevent--developmental orthopedic disease (DOD), including osteochondritis dissecans (OCD), is critical at this... Read More
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Is Your Horse Enrolled In A Wellness Program
March 01, 2001
A wellness program for your horse will save you time, money, and most of all the headache of worrying if you're doing the right things at the right time. But with all the sources of horse health care information available today, how do you decid... Read More
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Weanlings for Education and Profit
March 01, 2001
The horses were used to teach a class of inexperienced students horse care, and then were sold as yearlings in a private auction benefiting the Rutgers equine research program. The program was so successful the college currently is working with ... Read More
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Shaping Up Your Overweight Horse
February 01, 2001
When preparing a horse for athletic events and sporting activities, whatever the discipline or level of difficulty, an important consideration is finding the horse's "ideal" body weight. This concept is well recognized in human athletics. For... Read More
