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A horse’s nutritional needs change as they age. Consuming, digesting and absorbing enough calories and nutrients becomes more difficult for...
» View ArticleA horse’s nutritional needs change as they age. Consuming, digesting and absorbing enough calories and nutrients becomes more difficult for...
» View ArticleElevate® and the breeding horse Vitamin E is an essential component of body-wide antioxidant defenses. These defenses play a vital...
» View ArticleTwo studies were conducted at the University of California, Davis to measure effects of vitamin E supplementation on serum and...
» View ArticleResearch Update: high protein spikes insulin in horses with EMS/ID When it comes to developing a diet for horses with...
» View ArticleWhen should I test my horse’s vitamin E levels? If you are seeing any of the following signs of vitamin...
» View ArticleWhere you put your salt block in the pasture makes a difference. Research in Alberta, Canada, showed that where you...
» View ArticleWe all know that horse keeping is an expensive business. Each of us looks for ways to minimize our costs....
» View ArticleA strong immune system protects your horse against a host of outside invaders, including bacteria, viruses, and parasites. A properly...
» View ArticleCertain types of horses are at higher risk of developing vitamin deficiencies than others. It may be because they are...
» View ArticleDuring drought conditions, pastures may not provide enough fiber and energy to meet your horse’s nutrition requirements. Feeding additional hay may be necessary. If additional calories are still needed, consider a high-fat supplement. Horses should consume at least 1.5% to 2% of body weight per day in forage. Supplemental forage in the form of hay or hay cubes may be needed.
» View ArticleWhat does vitamin E deficiency look like in horses? Subtle signs of vitamin E deficiency often go unnoticed. Stiff during warm-up Sore after exercise Sour attitude when ridden Lack of energy and impulsion
» View ArticleConfused about the difference between a fortified feed, balancer pellet, and vitamin and mineral supplement? You are not alone. We put together a simple chart to help you choose which one is right for your horse.
» View ArticleVitamin E cannot be synthesized by the horse; therefore, it is considered an essential nutrient. The best source of vitamin E is fresh green grass; however, the potency of vitamin E declines very quickly once forages are harvested and dried. Vitamin E is most crucial when horses are fed diets almost exclusively composed of preserved forages.
» View ArticleVitamins and minerals are vital to the horse’s physical well-being. Without sufficient vitamin and mineral intake, it is impossible for...
» View ArticleAs long as the hay doesn’t get wet or moldy, the levels of protein, energy and minerals will remain relatively...
» View ArticleMinerals are inorganic compounds that serve both as components in body tissue and as catalysts for various body processes. They play a critical role in a horse’s health and well-being. Minerals are broken down into two categories: macrominerals and microminerals.
» View ArticleMinerals are inorganic compounds that serve both as components in body tissue and as catalysts for various body processes. Calcium and phosphorus are perhaps the most recognizable macrominerals. As with all minerals, they are vital to your horse’s well-being.
» View ArticleThe far-reaching effects of vitamin E in equine nutrition are well known. Vitamin E plays imperative roles in immune, cardiovascular,...
» View ArticleFDA sets safe level for average horse The FDA has set a daily recommended level of selenium for an “average”...
» View ArticleVitamin E is an essential nutrient for horses and is beneficial in combating the many effects of free radical production...
» View ArticleBiotin has become commonplace in feed rooms across the world because of its reputation as an effective hoof supplement. And...
» View ArticleVitamins are organic compounds, which, when provided in the proper amounts, play a major role in the well-being of your...
» View ArticleSelenium is an essential trace mineral. It is necessary to maintain good health but is needed only in small amounts....
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