Feeding Choke-Prone Horses
Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS
September 24, 2018
Find out which horses are at the highest risk for feed-related choke and what you can do to reduce that risk.
Find out which horses are at the highest risk for feed-related choke and what you can do to reduce that risk.
Switch your horse’s feed type or amount gradually to minimize his risk of digestive upset. Plan any nutrient-dense dietary changes carefully to avoid health problems such as colic or laminitis and to allow for maximum nutrient digestion.
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This suggests old horses need an appropriate diet and management plan to help minimize the risks associated with insulin dysregulation, such as laminitis.
Consider these dietary changes to help reduce the laminitis risk and discuss with your veterinarian whether certain medications could help your horse.
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