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Summer Slim-Down (for a Belgian horse)

I have 9-year-old Belgian gelding that I’m trying to slim down for showing this summer, but I do want to make sure he is getting all of his nutritional requirements, especially for the winter. Can you give me some ideas for a feeding regimen?

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Psyllium for Glucose and Insulin Control

Veterinarians often recommend psyllium for use as a laxative, specifically for clearing sand out of horses’ intestines to minimize the chances of sand colic. But new research indicates there might be another use for the phytogenic (plant-based)

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Evaluating Your Horse’s Body Condition

Body condition scoring (BCS), an impartial way to evaluate a horse’s weight and welfare, is a valuable tool that helps horse owners understand their horses’ well-being. It is an important aid that can be used to make sound decisions regarding general

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UC Davis to Host Equine Medicine Symposium for Owners

The University of California, Davis, annual equine medicine symposium is scheduled for April 9. This year’s topic is “The Golden Years: Helping Your Horse Mature Gracefully,” and it will cover everything you ever wanted to know about helping your

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