As you push your shopping cart down the aisle at the supermarket, it’s likely become routine for you to do a quick scan of the nutritional analysis printed on the side of every cereal box and container of yogurt you select. Instantly, you know how
Since their introduction on a commercial level in 1995, genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, have become widely incorporated in livestock feeds. It’s estimated that some 80% of the genetically modified corn produced in the United States is used
You can’t watch TV for more than half an hour these days without viewing at least one ad preaching the virtues of a balanced diet. Public service announcements emphasize the value of getting enough servings of fruits and vegetables. Cereal
Rolex just keeps getting better. That sentiment was echoed from every sector of the eventing world, from the riders, to the veterinarians, to the spectators. I truly believe in a couple of years it will rival the Kentucky”P> Rolex just keeps getting better. That sen
Sometimes it’s good to take a step back and look at the big picture. Maybe you will discover that the way you’ve put hay in the loft all these years can be done differently to save you time (and an aching back). Maybe you’ve decided that you wan
Your horse’s favorite activity could be time spent with Dr. Green–the horseman’s name for turnout on pasture. Left on his own in a field, your horse nibbles for long periods of time. Grass forage is an important part of most horses’ diets;”P>Your horse’s favorite activity could be time spent with Dr. Green–the horseman’s name for turnout on pasture. Left on his own in a field, your horse nibbles for long periods of tim”>Your horse’s favorite activity could be time spent with Dr. Green–the horseman’s name for turnout on pasture. Left on his “Your horse’s favorite activity could be time spent with Dr. Green-“our horse’s
When horses are working hard, especially in hot weather, they are particularly prone to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.
Here’s what you need to know about keeping your horse from overheating during exercise in hot weather.
Over the past couple of years, a great deal has been written about the effects of transportation (by road or air) on horses. Hopefully you have taken the time to read these articles and now have a heightened awareness of the potential stresses
We don’t have all of the answers when it comes to feeding young horses. A nutrition program that doesn’t promote–and possibly helps prevent–developmental orthopedic disease (DOD), including osteochondritis dissecans (OCD), is critical at this
Today’s horse is exposed to a fairly uniform diet, with hay or pasture lacking in diversity. Hay or pasture (forage) is the backbone of this unvaried diet, and the purpose of dietary supplementation should be to complement the diet for different situ
Man might not live by bread alone, but horses can live on forage just fine. As grazing, herbivorous animals, forage (grasses and plants that grow on pastureland) is what they’re designed to eat. Other components of the equine diet–grains, fats,
Dr. Sue McDonnell addresses readers’ questions about an older pony’s grumpy behavior and why horses might eat dirt.
The Morris Animal Foundation is pleased to report the realization of a goal to fund $2 million in health studies by the year 2000. The Foundation also has added a variety of animal health studies to its growing list of vital investigations
Administration of hematinics (also known as blood builders) to horses, either in the form of dietary supplements or as injectable compounds, is commonly practiced by owners, trainers, and veterinarians.
When it comes to small horse pastures, pasturettes, or ranchettes, less equals more. More stress on pasture grasses, more likelihood of overgrazing, more pressure on fencing, more routine maintenance. But with proper management, pasturettes can
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