Recent News for Nutrition Basics
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Dysphagia in Horses Difficult to Diagnose
January 02, 2012
There are more than 100 possible causes for dysphagia--the inability to swallow--in horses.... Read More
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Cold Weather Colic
January 01, 2012
The No. 1 cause of colic during winter is a lack of fresh, unfrozen water. ... Read More
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Skinny Horse Help
January 01, 2012
Learn how to determine if your horse is underweight and what feeding options are available for hard keepers.... Read More
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Understanding Atypical Myopathy
December 30, 2011
Atypical myopathy--a sudden onset of acute muscle pain and damage--is related to pasture rather than exercise.... Read More
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Economics of Round Bale Feeders Examined
December 29, 2011
Several round-bale feeders are available, but how well do they prevent hay waste? And are they cost-effective?... Read More
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Atypical Myopathy: 100+ Cases Diagnosed Worldwide in 2011
December 29, 2011
France and Great Britain each logged 34 cases in 2011, while just four cases were diagnosed in North America.... Read More
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Monitoring and Preventing EPE on Endemic Farms (AAEP 2011)
December 27, 2011
Researchers are helping horse farms control and detect equine proliferative enteropathy (EPE).... Read More
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Winter Feed Changes: Use Caution when Adjusting Rations
December 22, 2011
Horses need more feed to replace energy loss brought about by harsh conditions as the temperature turn colder.... Read More
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Challenges in Hydrating and Balancing Equine Electrolytes
December 21, 2011
Horses do not have the same drive to drink while competing as humans, one researcher explained.... Read More
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Practical Tips for Managing Obese Horses and Ponies
December 18, 2011
The ideal way to manage an obese horse or pony is to prevent it from becoming obese in the first place.... Read More
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Relative Feed Value of Hay
December 15, 2011
Good-quality hay is an important component of a horse's diet in the winter when fresh pasture is unavailable.... Read More
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Slower Feeding is Safer Feeding for Horses
December 10, 2011
A better equine feeding system will offer small amounts of grain and forage over many hours.... Read More
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Avoid Grazing Drought-Weakened Pastures Too Early
December 04, 2011
According to one pasture management specialist, drought-weakened pastures might not recover for several years.... Read More
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Soaking Hay: How Much Sugar is Actually Removed?
November 30, 2011
According to one team of researchers, WSC reduction varies depending on how long the hay is submerged.... Read More
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Weed of the Month: Perilla Mint
November 21, 2011
Perilla mint plants are toxic to horses and the greatest risk of consumption is in late summer or early fall. ... Read More
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Nutritional Support for Horse Hooves
November 15, 2011
The complex equine hoof relies on important nutritional building blocks for strength and integrity.... Read More
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Nutritional Support for Equine Digestive Health
November 05, 2011
Balancing the digestive system is key to maintaining equine health by improving nutrient absorption.... Read More
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UM Seeks Help in Seasonal Pasture Myopathy Research
October 28, 2011
Researchers are still working to fully understand this pasture-associated muscle disorder of unknown cause.... Read More
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Broodmare Nutrition: Preparing for Fall and Winter
October 23, 2011
Mares in good body condition have a reservoir of stored fat that can be used during cold winter weather.... Read More
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Weed of the Month: Henbit
October 20, 2011
Henbit and purple deadnettle are winter annual weeds of the same genus and are often confused with each other.... Read More
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Ergot Alkaloids' Effects on Colts and Stallions
October 18, 2011
Preliminary research showed that ergot alkaloids had minimal effects on stallions' and colts' fertility.... Read More
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Rutgers and NJAES Release Farm Management Videos
October 12, 2011
Topics covered include animal waste management, soil testing, and nutrient management on small farms.... Read More
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Feral Horses' Effects on Pine Trees and Grasses
October 07, 2011
Researchers found that pine trees flourished in areas feral horses roamed while some grasses struggled .... Read More
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Extreme Weather Results in Lack of Forage for Horses
October 06, 2011
Extreme weather conditions are driving hay prices skyward and stretching owners' resources in a tough economy.... Read More
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Plants That Kill
October 01, 2011
Minimize your horse's risk of ingesting a deadly plant by identifying and removing harmful species ... Read More
