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Oats and OTTBs

Fed as a concentrated calorie source, oats have been the go-to grain for horsemen for generations, especially on the track. But should a Thoroughbred continue eating oats after retirement?

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Commentary: Expect Hay Prices to Remain High

The USDA reports hay stocks are at some of the lowest levels seen in the past 70 years. What does that mean for hay prices? A University of Kentucky forage specialist weighs in.

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Selenium and Cribbing: Is There a Relationship?

An Old Horse Starts Cribbing

A reader’s 17-year-old horse started trying to crib recently, which she’s never seen him do before. Why would he start now? An equine behaviorist offers insight.

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