Dr. Laurie Lawrence, from the University of Kentucky, describes ways to make sure your older horse is getting enough forage.
When during gestation should a pregnant mare’s diet change? An equine nutritionist weighs in.
Should I look for hay that comes from a fertilized or unfertilized field? In what ways could the nutrition be affected?
Our new community water source is “hard” water, with higher levels of calcium and magnesium. Should I be concerned?
One of the irritating compounds that can accumulate inside a horse barn is ammonia (NH3). High concentrations of ammonia in the air can irritate the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and mouth and possibly increase the susceptibility of animals to respiratory infections. In animal buildings aerial ammonia arises from urine and feces, so ammonia concentrations are usually highest nea
Ever wonder why some minerals (such as copper, zinc, iron, and selenium) are referred to as “trace minerals” while other minerals (such as calcium and phosphorus) are not?
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