Researchers found that many old horses are in good body condition. And, at least in certain countries, those that don’t have ideal condition are more likely to be overweight than underweight.
Studies suggest that more than half of certain horse populations in the U.K. are overweight or obese. As such, BEVA urges owners to act now to reduce the risk of their horses suffering weight-related health and welfare risks come spring.
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A horse owner asks if she’s feeding her horse hay often enough. Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes responds.
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Caring for the older horse can require special attention to his needs. Download this free guide to find out what health issues to watch for and how to keep your senior horse happy and healthy.
Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes explains why ration-balancer protein contents might seem high but aren’t.
Although owners are frequently warned against the consequences of feeding these carbs, horses need them in their diets.
Learn about vitamin B-12’s role in the horse’s body and when supplementation might prove beneficial.
Why might replacing long-stem hay with hay pellets help resolve a senior horse’s loose manure? Our equine nutritionist weighs in.
Making dietary changes as horses lose their ability to grind long-stem hay will help prevent weight loss and other issues that can affect older horses.
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