Recent News for Special Needs Nutrition
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Disease Prevalence in Older Horses Examined
August 07, 2011
Researchers examine the prevalence of disease and which ailments are most common in older horses.... Read More
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Weight Gain for Older Horses
August 01, 2011
My 25-year-old Thoroughbred has had trouble keeping his weight up after a stroke. How can I help him? ... Read More
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The Aging Horse
August 01, 2011
We'll explore how the horse's body systems age and what to look out for in your equine senior citizen.... Read More
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Blue Plate Special: Senior Horse Nutrition
August 01, 2011
Develop your senior horse's diet with geriatric conditions and challenges in mind.... Read More
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The Secrets of Longevity
August 01, 2011
With horses now living well into their 20s and 30s, owners need to implement care and management practices tha... Read More
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Using Nutrition to Prevent and Manage Equine Disease
July 19, 2011
Adjusting what a horse consumes can help prevent or squelch some equine ailments.... Read More
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Feeding Your Horse to Perform
June 01, 2011
A high-performance horse's body needs fuel to run efficiently and at its optimal level. ... Read More
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Young Horse Development Part 2: Six Months to 1.5 Years
June 01, 2011
How you manage, feed, and care for your young horse during this transitional phase can affect his future perfo... Read More
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Psyllium for Glucose and Insulin Control
April 23, 2011
Veterinarians often recommend psyllium for use as a laxative, specifically for clearing sand out of horses' intestines to minimize the chances of sand colic. But new research indicates there might be another use for the phytogenic (plant-based) ... Read More
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Potential Vitamin K Supplement Eyed for Equine Bone Health
April 21, 2011
A particular form of vitamin K could be a potential candidate for increasing equine bone density while decreasing breakdown. However, veterinarians caution that this is not a viable supplementation route to pursue until further research on the effect... Read More
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Evaluating Your Horse's Body Condition
April 20, 2011
Body condition scoring (BCS), an impartial way to evaluate a horse's weight and welfare, is a valuable tool that helps horse owners understand their horses' well-being. It is an important aid that can be used to make sound decisions regarding general... Read More
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Gastric Ulcers and Weanlings: Effects of Diet Type
April 16, 2011
Gastric ulcers can affect horses of all breeds, ages, shapes, and sizes. Weanlings are among these: They are transitioning from a diet of milk to one of forages and concentrates, while also experiencing the stress of separation from their dams. ... Read More
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UC Davis to Host Equine Medicine Symposium for Owners
April 01, 2011
The University of California, Davis, annual equine medicine symposium is scheduled for April 9. This year's topic is "The Golden Years: Helping Your Horse Mature Gracefully," and it will cover everything you ever wanted to know about helping your ... Read More
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Creep Feeding Provides Needed Nutrients to Nursing Foals
March 19, 2011
A nursing foal's nutritional requirements will exceed his dam's ability to supply nutrients a few months after birth, making creep feeding a good way to get the young horse off on the right hoof.... Read More
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Supplementing the Equine Diet with Essential Fatty Acids
March 16, 2011
Research indicates that supplementing essential fatty acids in horses' diets is useful and might be required.... Read More
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Nutrition, Senior Horse Care to be Featured at 2011 Bi-State Horse Workshop
March 05, 2011
Midwest horse enthusiasts are encouraged to register for the Illinois/Wisconsin Bi-State Horse Workshop on April 2, at the Kenosha County Center in Bristol, Wis. A full-day program organized and sponsored by Illinois and Wisconsin Cooperative ... Read More
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Carbohydrates 101 for Horses
March 01, 2011
Carbohydrates are important energy sources for horses, and they are required for digestive health.... Read More
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Nutritional Support for the Lactating Mare and Growing Foal
February 27, 2011
Providing your broodmare with a proper diet is critical to producing a healthy foal.... Read More
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Understanding Carbohydrates in Equine Diets
February 04, 2011
When it comes to managing the carbohydrates in a horse's diet, knowing the basics of how horses digest food is half the battle. Laurie Lawrence, PhD, an equine nutritionist from the University of Kentucky's Department of Animal and Food Science who ... Read More
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Young Horse Development: Birth to Six Months
February 01, 2011
Learn about the factors contributing to a foal's healthy development as he grows into a young horse: Genetics, nutrition, social development, immunity, growth rates, weaning, hoof care, and more.... Read More
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Endocrine Disease Table Topic (AAEP 2010)
January 27, 2011
One of the Table Topic discussions at the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners annual meeting, held Dec. 4-8 in Baltimore, Md., addressed equine endocrine disorders. Moderators and attendees discussed diagnostic testing for equine ... Read More
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Microbial Colonization of the Foal's GI Tract
January 23, 2011
Colonization of the foal’s GI tract by pathogenic organisms can lead to diarrhea.... Read More
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DHA Positively Affects Semen Quality
January 12, 2011
Various supplements are commonly given to breeding stallions in hopes of improving semen quality, but conflicting reports exist on their effectiveness. Researchers have found, however, that the supplement ingredient DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid found ... Read More
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Rutgers Equine Science Center Announces Aging Horse Care Seminar
January 12, 2011
The care and management of aging horses is the overarching theme of the upcoming horse management seminar hosted by the Rutgers Equine Science Center and Rutgers Cooperative Extension. The seminar, scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 13 at ... Read More
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Nutritional Needs for Mares in Late Gestation
January 06, 2011
Breeders with mares in late gestation need to remember that the mothers-to-be have different nutritional needs than open (nonpregnant) mares. In the last 90 days of pregnancy, fetal growth increases the mare's energy requirements. Since grain mixes ... Read More
