Feeding Older Horses With PPID, IR, or Metabolic Disease
Clair Thunes, PhD
January 2, 2017
Are there any parameters for offering senior feeds to horses diagnosed with Cushing’s and laminitis?
Are there any parameters for offering senior feeds to horses diagnosed with Cushing’s and laminitis?
The team is looking at dental problems in old horses, changes owners make to feeding regimens, and more.
A reader asks about the risks and benefits of her horse eating a favorite treat: grapefruit. Our nutritionist weighs in.
Of the 758 respondents, only 106 (14%) said they weigh everything their horse gets to eat.
Ensure your golden oldie gets the care and support he needs, even if he’s weathered previous winters without trouble.
How often does an older riding horse need his teeth checked by a vet? Dr. Erin Denney-Jones offers advice.
Age-related issues can limit performance, but regular exercise remains important for older horses.
Of the 1,452 respondents 579 (40%) said they occasionally treat their horse to apples or carrots.
I have a 30-year-old hinny who is very skinny and is losing weight. Is there anything that I could give him to make him more comfortable, help him gain weight, and not cause him harm?
Hot topics include digestion, metabolism, soft tissue injuries, and inflamm-aging.
You can’t just toss your equine athletes, seniors, youngsters, and retirees the same feed and call it a day.
Osteoarthritis is a common cause of lameness. Could a joint supplement help affected horses? Maybe, says one researcher.
Are a senior horse’s treat-eating days over when his teeth start to go downhill? Not necessarily! Owners just need to select soft treats such horses can consume easily.
A vet tech shares tips on managing aging equids’ unique needs to keep them healthy and happy through their golden years.
Of the 674 respondents, 614 (91%) said their horses’ daily diet includes grain, feed, concentrates, or supplements.
Researchers determined that both veterinarians and owners need more equine nutrition education.
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