Recent News for Nutrition Basics
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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
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Horse Feed Storage and Preservation
June 01, 2012
Buy quality hay and grain and store it in cool, dry places to preserve nutrient content and prevent spoilage.... Read More
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The Ins and Outs of Feeding the OTTB
May 28, 2012
Careful dietary consideration is needed when transitioning a Thoroughbred from racehorse to pleasure horse.... Read More
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Kentucky Hay Yields Down
May 25, 2012
Lower yields are due to a variety of reasons and depend on the type of hay produced and the producer's loc... Read More
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Western Kentucky Equine Field Day Scheduled for June 5
May 23, 2012
The field day will take place June 5, 2012, from 4-8 p.m. CDT at Darling 888 Ranch, located in Princeton, Ky.... Read More
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Fourth Annual UK Equine Farm and Facilities Expo Scheduled
May 23, 2012
UK's Ag Equine Programs will host an Equine Farm and Facilities Expo Thursday, May 31, 2012, from 4-8 p.m. EDT... Read More
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Selenium and Vitamin E to Alleviate Signs of Tying Up
May 20, 2012
Selenium and vitamin E work together to alleviate muscle damage and signs of tying up in horses.... Read More
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Minimizing Laminitis Risk in EMS Horses
May 17, 2012
There's no cure for EMS in horses, but owners can take steps to reduce the risk of laminitis development.... Read More
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23 Cases of Atypical Myopathy Diagnosed in Spring 2012
May 15, 2012
Eighteen cases identified in France, four in Great Britain, and one in New Zealand.... Read More
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Possibility of Gluten Sensitivity in Horses Examined
May 09, 2012
Researchers found that some horses with inflammatory small bowel disease could have a gluten intolerance.... Read More
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Understanding Hay Analysis Results
May 06, 2012
Hay analysis can help owners better balance their horses' diets and meet nutritional requirements.... Read More
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Effects of Food Deprivation on Horses' Cardiac Function
May 04, 2012
Research finds withholding a horse's feed reduced heart rate and increased atrioventricular block frequency.... Read More
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Horses Grazing Summer Pastures
May 01, 2012
Regulate grass intake to prevent excess weight gain when fields are at their greenest.... Read More
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Healthful Horse Barns
May 01, 2012
Consider these horse health and safety-oriented design aspects when building or renovating your barn.... Read More
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Domestic Equids Can Still 'Chill' Like Their Ancestors
April 24, 2012
New research indicates horses can slow body processes to conserve energy when environmental factors dictate.... Read More
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Feed Tags: Four Components to Evaluate
April 22, 2012
Pay special attention to the purpose statement, guaranteed analysis, ingredients, and directions for use.... Read More
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Protein's Role in Fueling Performance Horses
April 14, 2012
Protein--made up of amino acids--mainly functions in muscle, tendon, and ligament development and repair.... Read More
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Rejuvenating Winter Pastures Seminar Scheduled for April 19
April 12, 2012
Learn how pastures overworked and overgrazed during the winter can be revived into productive fields.... Read More
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Know How to Use A Stethoscope Before You Need It
April 12, 2012
A properly used stethoscope can help horse owners pick up on possible developing health problems.... Read More
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2012 KER Nutrition Conference Scheduled for May 17-18
April 09, 2012
The 18th Kentucky Equine Research (KER) Conference will be held May 17-18, 2012, at the Embassy Suites Hotel.... Read More
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Restricted Equine Diets and Wood Shaving Consumption
April 06, 2012
If caloric intake is reduced, horses might seek alternative food sources to fulfill natural feeding behavior.... Read More
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Equine Care, Management Focus of MSU Extension Lectures
April 05, 2012
Topics to be discussed include daily operation evaluations, pasture management, and manure management.... Read More
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Spring Turnout Tips for Horses
April 01, 2012
Proper turnout management and monitoring body condition are important steps to keeping your horse healthy.... Read More
