Can Poor Nutrition Stunt Foals?

And if a foal has experienced stunted development, can proper nutrition correct any long-term health issues?

Posted by Brian D. Nielsen, Ph.D., PAS, Dipl. ACAN | Nov 24, 2019 | Feeding Foals and Young Horses, Foal Care and Problems, Horse Care, Media, Nutrition, Podcasts

Can Poor Nutrition Stunt Foals?

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And if a foal has experienced stunted development, can proper nutrition correct any long-term health issues?

This podcast is an excerpt from our Ask TheHorse Live Q&A, “Young Horse Growth and Development.” Listen to the full recording here.

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Brian D. Nielsen, Ph.D., PAS, Dipl. ACAN

Brian Nielsen, PhD, MS, PAS, Dipl. ACAN, is an animal science professor at Michigan State University, where he teaches senior level courses in equine exercise physiology and advanced horse management. His research interests include equine exercise physiology, young horse development, and nutrition.

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