Somewhat busted: When it comes to the mineral selenium, the term “organic” is defined as selenium that is derived from...
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This crazy weather makes blanketing a real challenge. Blankets on, blankets off. Light, medium, heavy. Hood, no hood. Oh my!...
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Q: My friend’s horse may have EPM as he tested positive on several of the markers for the protozoa that...
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Do you know the difference between mild, moderate, and severe colic symptoms when you check your horse’s vital signs? Here...
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This is post 4 of 4 in the series “Horse Vital Signs” Horse Vital Signs Part 1 – What Is...
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Question: I have a horse that has Cushing’s and IR. The farmer is having the hay tested. I know that...
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It’s all about amino acids Protein is a major component in most tissues in the horse. Proteins are made up...
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This is post 3 of 4 in the series “Horse Vital Signs” Horse Vital Signs Part 1 – What Is...
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This is post 2 of 4 in the series “Horse Vital Signs” Horse Vital Signs Part 1 – What Is...
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This is post 1 of 4 in the series “Horse Vital Signs” Horse Vital Signs Part 1 – What Is...
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Feeding garlic has long been touted to repel insects, but no scientific trials have been done to verify this claim....
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Looking for low-sugar treats for your horse? Try these fruits, but remember, all things in moderation and introduce new treats...
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You just received your first bucket of a new supplement and you can’t wait to start feeding it. You open...
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In Clarifying Carbohydrates Part I, we reviewed simple carbohydrates and in Clarifying Carbohydtrates Part II we looked at rapidly fermentable carbohydrates. This Nutritional Minute describes slowly fermentable carbohydrates (fiber) and discusses the concerns associated with all carbohydrates in the equine diet.
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There are many types of carbohydrates in equine diets, including simple carbohydrates, rapidly fermentable carbohydrates, and complex, slowly fermentable carbohydrates. Your horse digests each type of carbohydrate differently. Some types of carbs are better for your horse than others. Click here for Clarifying Carbohydrates Part I for information on simple carbs. This time we will reviewing rapidly fermentable carbs.
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There are three different types of carbohydrates utilized by horses: simple sugars and starches, rapidly fermentable carbohydrates, and structural carbohydrates. This part of our series will deal with simple sugars and starches.
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It is that time of the year—the cold, gray winter is transforming into a warm, sunny spring and the grass...
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If you stall your horse, provide at least two hours of turnout on no less than 1/8 of an acre...
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By Nikki Alvin-Smith and Horsemen’s Laboratory Resistance to dewormer products currently available on the market has caused the FDA to invoke...
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If your horse has a thick winter coat and some shelter, they don’t mind the cold! In the absence of...
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In the wet winter months when snow and rain turn dirt to mud, make it a daily habit to remove...
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There is nothing more maddening then trying to feed a critical supplement to your horse and having him not eat...
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Preventing winter weight gain in easy keepers. Some horses gain weight when given a winter break from trail riding, training,...
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