nutrition
Getting Nutrition Advice
Nutrition is a science that incorporates physiology, biochemistry, organic chemistry, and biology. Nutrition is also as much a specialty as Orthopedics, Pharmacology, and more. Nutrition can be studied at the Master's degree or Ph.D. level. Read more
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Equine Gastrointestinal Dysbiosis and Fecal Culture Detection
Gastrointestinal health and proper digestion are paramount to equine health, soundness, and performance. Read more
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Leaky Gut Syndrome Revisited
Recently, we have seen a significant increase in research on gut bacteria (known as the microbiome or microbiota) in humans as well as in our companion animals and equine partners. Read more
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What is Optimized Nutrition?
Targeted nutrition or specific nutrient supplementation in addition to daily requirements is now being used as a therapeutic tool in preventing and combating physical and emotional disorders. Read more
Equi-Force Introduces MicroBiome Support™ for the Hindgut
Nutrient targeted therapy for horses in heavy training or those with digestive distress Read more
Curing and Storing Hay
Different methods for storing and curing hay can influence its appropriateness for horses. Read more
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Topline Development in Horses
A good topline is an indication of excellent muscle tone and suppleness, and allows the horse to move well and be at his maximum athleticism, as well as creating a better appearance Read more
Kim Baker
Gas Colic – Common, but Preventable!
Never be complacent about gas colic in the horse because it can lead to complications such as displacement or twisting of the large colon. Read more
Three Not-So-Common Myths about Feeding Horses
It is easy to understand how feeding misconceptions can occur. Here are three not-co-commonly held myths. Read more
Holistic Horse Inc.
The Science of Feeding for Healthy Muscle
Most people are misinformed about protein in the equine diet, but it's important to get this key nutrient right. Read more
Animalsw.com
Fall Grasses Increase Risk of Laminitis
horse owners: understanding about the sugar and starch that lurk in your fall pasture growth. Read more
Secrets to Healthy Yet Simple Horse-keeping
I hear this all the time from regular visitors, clinic participants and followers "your horses are NEVER sick, what's your secret?" Dare I tempt fate with a statement like this? Read more
How to Feed a Severely Neglected Rescue Horse
If you have recently adopted a rescue horse, let me first commend you for your actions. Saving a horse that is in desperate need of care and nursing him back to health can be one of the most gratifying experiences a horse owner can have. Read more
Holistic Horse Inc.
NSC and ACTH – Double Trouble in the Fall
Horses are more likely to suffer from laminitis in the fall than any other time of year. Two reasons – high NSC (non-structural carbohydrates) from cooler nighttime temperatures and increased blood ACTH Read more
NibbleNet
Slow Feeding for Better Digestion
A slow feeder system provides constant foraging, reducing stress and allowing the intestinal bacteria to remain balanced, therefore reducing the likelihood of colic or loose stools. Read more
Dr. Getty's "Making it Easy for your Easy Keeper to be Healthy"
Horses vary in their metabolic rate, just as people do. Some horses have trouble keeping weight on and others, well ... they just look at a carrot and gain weight! Read more
Making Sense of Ingredient Lists
Everything you feed your horse comes with a label, an ingredient list, or a feed tag of some sort. The only thing that doesn't is your hay or pasture, and you can readily find out what's in that by having it analyzed. Read more
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Omega 3
Omega 3 on chalk board with salmon
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horse drinking water from bucket
horse drinking water from a bucket
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Tallgrass Publications
Enhance Digestion with Acupressure
Acupressure chart for Digestive Issues
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Hemp vs Soy
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Hemp vs Soy
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