Feeding Old Horses
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Customizing Senior Horse Diets
Appropriate forage, forage alternatives, and/or concentrates can keep aged horses at a healthy body condition.
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Similar but Different: Equine Cushing's Disease and EMS
Test for the common endocrine disorders Cushing's disease and equine metabolic syndrome and treat accordingly.
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Managing Equine Cushing's Disease
Certain feeding strategies can help your horse weather equine Cushing's disease.
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5 Things You Need to Know: Senior Horse Dental Care
May 09, 2013
Dr. Dominic Dawson explains common old horse dental issues and makes recommendations for care.... Read More
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Seven Senior Horse Facts
May 07, 2013
Dr. Nancy Loving discusses the special needs of senior horses, including diet, nutrition, exercise, and more.... Read More
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Q & A: Trimming Feed Costs
January 21, 2013
Dr. Laurie Lawrence discusses how horse owners can cut their feed costs without cutting corners.... Read More
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Feeding Older Horses
January 16, 2013
Guest Dr. Amy Gill answers old horse nutrition questions submitted by users of TheHorse.com.... Read More
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Loose Stools in Old Age
January 15, 2013
My old gelding is generally healthy, but lately he developed loose stools. Is there something I'm missing?... Read More
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Univ. of Edinburgh Online Equine Nutrition Course Begins Jan. 28
January 11, 2013
More than 10,000 individuals have already signed up to take part in the course on horse nutrition.... Read More
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Prebiotics and Probiotics
December 20, 2012
Prebiotics and probiotics are dietary supplements for horses to help prevent or treat certain illnesses.... Read More
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Caring for the Senior Horse
November 29, 2012
Dr. Dianne McFarlane outlines what you need to know about caring for older equines.... 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 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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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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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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Lecture: Regulation of Muscle Mass in Horses
September 17, 2011
Kristine Urschel, PhD, discussed factors that regulate equine muscle protein accretion and relevant research.... Read More
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Chronic Weight Loss
January 01, 2011
Chronic weight loss in the horse presents a diagnostic challenge that requires careful attention to detail. ... Read More
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High Doses of Vitamin E Benefit Older Horses, But Cautious Supplementation Advised
July 14, 2010
Very high doses of vitamin E appear to benefit older horses' immune systems and could be an inexpensive means of battling "immunosenescence"--the decline in immune function because of the aging process. "Horses hav... Read More
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Farm Call: Your Questions Answered
Loose Stools in Old Age
Q. My 27-year-old gelding is generally healthy. However, this year he developed loose stools. He's on a dewormer program and has his teeth regularly floated. Is there something I'm missing?
Weight Gain for Older Horses
Q. My 25-year-old Thoroughbred has had trouble keeping his weight up after a stroke (he has always been a hard keeper). Ideally, he still needs to gain another 50-100 pounds. Do you have any recommendations?
Needing a Pick-Me-Up
Q. I have a 20-year-old Quarter Horse, and I have had trouble putting weight on her for the past few years. She also sleeps a lot. Is her lack of energy due to the low weight? What are the other possible causes? Is there something else I can feed her?
