Possible Problems Caused by Feeding Horses Bran Mashes
Clair Thunes, PhD
December 28, 2023
Ditch traditional bran mashes (and the issues they can cause) for forage feeding to keep horses warm.
Ditch traditional bran mashes (and the issues they can cause) for forage feeding to keep horses warm.
If your horse is living in an area with poor air quality, he might benefit from wet or steamed hay and omega-3 supplementation.
Researchers are studying these behaviors and how they can affect equine health and welfare.
Understanding how your growing foal’s digestive system works can help you recognize and avoid potential problems.
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Madeline Boast explains why you might need to provide supplements for horses on a forage-only diet to maintain a healthy equine gut microbiome.
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Equine nutritionist Madeline Boast describes what the horse’s gut microbiome is and how owners can assess its state.
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Learn how to support your horse’s gut microbiome in this episode of Ask TheHorse Live. Sponsored by Purina.
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Understanding the differences between these groups’ microbiomes and adjusting dietary and management practices accordingly could help improve domestic horse welfare.
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Veterinary intervention can make itchy horses more comfortable and keep allergies under control. Sponsored by Kinetic Vet.
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