Can I Feed My Ulcer-Prone Horse Sweet Feed?
Janice L. Holland, PhD
July 1, 2024
Do certain concentrates increase gastric ulcer risk? A nutritionist answers this commonly asked question.
Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
Do certain concentrates increase gastric ulcer risk? A nutritionist answers this commonly asked question.
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Two experts weigh in on common equine hindgut problems and how you can manage them. Sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition.
Research shows slight shifts in the horse’s intestinal microbiome can have far-reaching effects.
An equine nutritionist explains how to calculate the amount of hay your horse eats annually and how to reduce hay waste to stretch your budget.
Getting back to basics and simplifying meals might be the key to keeping the horse’s hindgut healthy and functioning properly.
A nutritionist explains how meeting your sport horse’s dietary needs can help keep him healthy and performing his best.
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