Seasonal Effects on Texas Cushing’s Test Results (AAEP 2011)
Nancy S. Loving, DVM
January 3, 2012
Season variations in ACTH levels are found in some geographic areas, while no changes take place in others.
Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
Season variations in ACTH levels are found in some geographic areas, while no changes take place in others.
Atypical myopathy–a sudden onset of acute muscle pain and damage–is related to pasture rather than exercise.
France and Great Britain each logged 34 cases in 2011, while just four cases were diagnosed in North America.
Several round-bale feeders are available, but how well do they prevent hay waste? And are they cost-effective?
Horses need more feed to replace energy loss brought about by harsh conditions as the temperature turn colder.
Horses do not have the same drive to drink while competing as humans, one researcher explained.
Good-quality hay is an important component of a horse’s diet in the winter when fresh pasture is unavailable.
A better equine feeding system will offer small amounts of grain and forage over many hours.
According to one pasture management specialist, drought-weakened pastures might not recover for several years.
According to one team of researchers, WSC reduction varies depending on how long the hay is submerged.
Increased feed digestibility means greater conversion of feed to energy and–ideally–reduced feed bills.
Researchers are still working to fully understand this pasture-associated muscle disorder of unknown cause.
Henbit and purple deadnettle are winter annual weeds of the same genus and are often confused with each other.
Small errors in feeding can make a big difference in competitive horses’ performance. This fact sheet reviews athletic horses’ nutritional needs and describes how to determine if your feeding program is working.
Preliminary research showed that ergot alkaloids had minimal effects on stallions’ and colts’ fertility.
Topics covered include animal waste management, soil testing, and nutrient management on small farms.
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