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Donkeys’ Unique Nutritional Needs
Preventing Impaction Colic Recurrence
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jan 26, 2023
Our equine nutritionist offers feeding advice to minimize the risk of impaction colic in senior horses.
Read MoreWinter Drinking Water Temperature
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jan 23, 2023
Horses’ overall water consumption decreases as its temperature drops.
Read MoreKeeping Water Troughs Thawed With or Without a Heater
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jan 18, 2023
Our equine nutritionist offers tips and asks for your input on dealing with ice in horse watering tanks.
Read MorePreventing Broodmare Colic
by Janice L. Holland, PhD | Jan 14, 2023
Taking these steps might help protect your mare and her foal.
Read MoreWhy Does My Horse Dunk His Hay?
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jan 6, 2023
Find out why your horse might benefit from a “dunk bucket.”
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Horse Hydrated During the Winter
by Janice L. Holland, PhD | Dec 24, 2022
When the temperatures drop, make sure your horses always have access to water and that they are drinking enough.
Read MoreReducing Winter Colic Risk in Your Horse
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Dec 5, 2022
Dr. Clair Thunes offers advice for preventing colic when the weather turns cold.
Read MoreEncouraging Your Horse to Drink
by Debra Powell, PhD, PAS | Nov 28, 2022
Just because your horse has access to water does not guarantee he’s drinking enough. Learn more about how to keep horses hydrated.
Read MoreIs Your Horse at Risk of Colic?
by Lucile Vigouroux | Nov 8, 2022
How veterinarians navigate 4 common scenarios, from dehydration to the postpartum period, that increase colic risk.
Read MoreFall Colic Prevention for Horses
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Oct 31, 2022
Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes shares advice on how to reduce your horse’s risk of colicking this fall.
Read MoreFall Foresight: Seasonal Preventive Horse Care
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Oct 9, 2022
8 important tasks to check off your list before the colder weather arrives.
Read MoreFeeding and Riding the Lactating Mare
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Aug 14, 2022
Learn about the nutritional requirements of a mare with a foal at her side as she gets started back into work.
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