How to Safely Make Changes to Your Horse’s Feed
Janice L. Holland, PhD
January 8, 2023
If you are thinking about switching up your horse’s brand of feed, consider these factors first.
If you are thinking about switching up your horse’s brand of feed, consider these factors first.
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Ulcers can occur in horses of all disciplines and management situations, although horses in higher stress environments do appear to be more susceptible. There’s no cure-all for equine gastric ulcer syndrome, but proper management and prevention methods can help your horse remain ulcer-free.
Some horses are more predisposed to getting gastric ulcers, due to management, performance, or temperament. With proper medical treatment and removal of predisposing factors, ulcers can be healed, and horses can remain ulcer-free.
Awareness of what your horse is eating can help you determine if his dietary needs are being met and, if not, what can be added to meet those needs. With respect to the nutritional needs of a horse, it is important to know the meaning of the chemical analysis on the feed and supplement labels and the chemical analysis results.
Proper pasture management prevents erosion and nutrient loss from the soil, which also helps improve stream and water quality. In addition, pastures can provide an excellent “free-choice” exercise plan for horses. But the most important role pasture
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