Recent News for Nutrition
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Understanding Horses' Water Requirements
July 01, 2012
Water is one of the essential nutrients a horse needs to perform a number of life-support functions.... Read More
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Bread for My Horses?
July 01, 2012
Do you have any information about what would happen if you were to feed a horse bread? I understand that bread... Read More
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Mare and Foal Nutrition
July 01, 2012
Twice daily for three months I have been feeding my mare and her (now) 7-mont... Read More
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Caring for the Disciplines, Part 3: Trail and Endurance
July 01, 2012
Attention to conditioning and minimizing wear and tear can help horses stay on the trail for years to come.... Read More
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Equine Oat Research Advisory Board Calls for Pre-Proposals
June 30, 2012
Pre-proposals should focus on one or more of three horse health and oat related research topics.... Read More
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Making Sense of Mycotoxins
June 29, 2012
Mycotoxin exposure in horses, caused by feed contaminated with fungi, can be dangerous or fatal.... Read More
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Ten Tips to Keep Horses Cool
June 29, 2012
Janet Johnston DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVS, shares ten tips to keep horses comfortable and safe in the summer heat.... Read More
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Help Sick Horses Heal with Nutrition
June 27, 2012
Nutritional choices can either help or hinder a horse's health problems, diseases, or ailments.... Read More
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Livestock Heat-Stress Emergency Issued as High Temps Persist
June 27, 2012
High temperatures and dry conditions cause a livestock heat stress emergency warning to be issued.... Read More
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Feeding Horses Post-Colic
June 25, 2012
Developing an understanding of post-colic feeding practices can help your horse on the road to recovery.... Read More
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Grazing Management During Drought
June 22, 2012
Good management can help horse owners get the most from their drought-stressed pastures.... Read More
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Feeding Minis, Ponies, Draft Horses, Mules, and Donkeys
June 17, 2012
Feeding draft horses, miniature horses, ponies, mules, and donkeys requires special some considerations.... Read More
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Nutritional Considerations for Weanlings
June 12, 2012
With increased energy, protein, and mineral requirements, weanlings require carefully planned diets.... Read More
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Seven Mules, Two Horses Die at California National Park
June 12, 2012
The animals died after a watering system malfunctioned, leaving them without an adequate water supply.... Read More
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Yellow Flowers in Horse Pastures: Safe or Dangerous?
June 10, 2012
Dandelions aren't toxic to horses, but buttercups and catsear can both be dangerous if consumed.... Read More
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Pastured Horse Health, Nutrition Lecture Scheduled, June 21
June 10, 2012
Speakers will address several topics surrounding the nutritional and health needs of pastured horses.... Read More
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Equine Ration Balancer Pellets Explained
June 09, 2012
When fed with forage, ration balancer pellets supplement equine diets without excess calories. ... Read More
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Customizing Senior Horse Diets
June 07, 2012
Appropriate forage, forage alternatives, and/or concentrates can keep aged horses at a healthy body condition.... Read More
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Managing Equine Genetic Disorders with Nutrition
June 06, 2012
Managing diet can help alleviate signs of some equine genetic disorders, such as PSSM and HYPP.... Read More
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Nutritional Management of Growing Horses
June 05, 2012
Growing horses require specific nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to aid in proper development.... Read More
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Exertional Muscle Disorders Topic of 2012 Milne Lecture
June 05, 2012
Stephanie Valberg, DVM, PhD, is the first female to deliver the Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture.... Read More
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Hindgut Microflora's Potential Role in Equine Obesity
June 04, 2012
Researchers now believe the microflora residing in the hindgut could contribute to equine obesity.... Read More
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World Horse Welfare Cautions Against Horses Overgrazing
June 02, 2012
Lots of rain means lots of grass. Keep your horse healthy and from overgrazing with these tips.... Read More
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Managing Equine Cushing's Disease
June 01, 2012
Certain feeding strategies can help your horse weather equine Cushing's disease.... Read More
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Similar but Different: Equine Cushing's Disease and EMS
June 01, 2012
Test for the common endocrine disorders Cushing's disease and equine metabolic syndrome and treat accordingly.... Read More
