Archive for March, 2012

Are Sugars, Starches and Grains “Evil” in Horse Diet

Have you ever watched a pendulum swing? It swings way to the right, and then goes back to center. Then...

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Formulating Horse Feeds

When choosing a horse feed, looking at the guaranteed analysis can help you determine if the nutritional content of that...

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Extreme Weather Conditions and Reduced Production May Affect Hay Quality, Availability and Price

Unfavorable weather conditions last fall and winter meant more hay was fed than normal causing last year’s hay supplies to...

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Senior Horse Nutrition

By Tina M. Anderson, PhD A horse in its teens may typically be thought of as “old”, but the reality...

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Keeping Your Horse Cool In the Summer

Cool as a cucumber … but what if you are a horse!  Summer heat and humidity can be a dangerous...

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Feeding Horses for Weight Gain

When a horse is too thin, what is the best way to help him gain weight?  The answer may not...

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You Can Lead A Horse To Water

Water is the main component of the body. In fact, an average 1000 pound horse is roughly 660 pounds (80...

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It’s Spring – Ready, Set, Ride!

Now that the weather has finally warmed up, horse owners are starting to spend more time with their horses, and...

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Feeding A Lactating Mare

When a mare foals, her daily nutrient requirements increase significantly, nearly double that of early gestation. These nutrient needs must...

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Efficacy of Yeast Products In Equine Diets

In the past several years, multiple sources have recommended yeast products for inclusion in equine diets for many purposes, including...

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