Feeding Older Horses With PPID, IR, or Metabolic Disease
Are there any parameters for offering senior feeds to horses diagnosed with Cushing’s and laminitis?
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Clair Thunes, PhD, is an equine nutritionist who owns Clarity Equine Nutrition, based in Gilbert, Arizona. She works as a consultant with owners/trainers and veterinarians across the United States and globally to take the guesswork out of feeding horses and provides services to select companies. As a nutritionist she works with all equids, from WEG competitors to Miniature donkeys and everything in between. Born in England, she earned her undergraduate degree at Edinburgh University, in Scotland, and her master’s and doctorate in nutrition at the University of California, Davis. Growing up, she competed in a wide array of disciplines and was an active member of the U.K. Pony Club. Today, she serves as the district commissioner for the Salt River Pony Club.
Posted by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jan 2, 2017 | Body Condition, Commentary, Cushing's Disease, Feeding Old Horses, Grains, Hay, Horse Care, Horse Nutrition Commentary Series, Metabolic Syndrome, Nutrition, Older Horse Care Concerns
Are there any parameters for offering senior feeds to horses diagnosed with Cushing’s and laminitis?
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Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes explains what the National Animal Supplement Council is and what its product seal means.
Read MorePosted by Clair Thunes, PhD | Dec 28, 2016 | Podcasts
Drs. Ashlee Watts and Clair Thunes offer reasons why your vet should be involved in supplement selection.
Read MorePosted by Clair Thunes, PhD | Dec 22, 2016 | Hay, Media, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Podcasts
Equine nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes offers advice for supplementing horses that eat from inconsistent hay supplies.
Read MorePosted by Clair Thunes, PhD | Nov 28, 2016 | Commentary, Feeding High-Performance Horses, Feeding Old Horses, Horse Nutrition Commentary Series, Nutrition, Vitamins & Minerals
A reader asks about the risks and benefits of her horse eating a favorite treat: grapefruit. Our nutritionist weighs in.
Read MorePosted by Clair Thunes, PhD | Nov 7, 2016 | Commentary, Hay, Horse Nutrition Commentary Series, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Pasture and Forages
A horse owner asks if hay analysis is necessary. Our nutrition expert offers an answer and advice on getting a sample.
Read MorePosted by Clair Thunes, PhD | Sep 20, 2016 | Podcasts
Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes answers a listener’s question about keeping a horse’s condition when increasing workload.
Read MorePosted by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jul 11, 2016 | Commentary, Feeding High-Performance Horses, Grains, Horse Nutrition Commentary Series, Metabolism, Nutrition, Pasture and Forages, Sports Medicine, Sports Nutrition, Thoroughbreds, Ulcers
Off-track Thoroughbreds have special nutritional needs as they begin transitioning to new careers.
Read MorePosted by Clair Thunes, PhD | May 9, 2016 | Barn & Stall Equipment, Barns and Sheds, Commentary, Farm and Barn, Feed Storage, Hay, Nutrition, Recordkeeping, Supplements, Vitamins & Minerals
Save time and money by giving your feed room a good spring cleaning with these tips.
Read MorePosted by Clair Thunes, PhD | Mar 13, 2016 | Commentary, Donkeys and Burros, Grains, Hay, Horse Nutrition Commentary Series, Mules, Donkeys, & Other Equids, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Other Supplements, Pasture and Forages, Water & Electrolytes
Donkeys aren’t horses, and nowhere is that more apparent than in their feed needs. Find out what your donkey should eat.
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