Understanding Electrolyte Formulas
Uckele Health and Nutrition
July 2, 2011
Proper electrolyte balance and hydration should be a main priority for horse owners. In stressful situations,
Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
Proper electrolyte balance and hydration should be a main priority for horse owners. In stressful situations,
Assess your geographic region, plant species, soil, and plant stand to help maintain your pastures’ (and your horses’) health.
Having your horse property set up efficiently will make your horse life easier and will give you peace of mind to head out on vacation.
But how should you manage a horse that hasn’t yet developed laminitis, but is a likely candidate?
Science has shown us that horses require magnesium to keep their bodies functioning properly, so should owners
Two Purdue University Extension and Historic Prophetstown forage clinics designed to teach horse owners to
With a little forethought you can maintain that all-important digestive health throughout the year.
A lack of scientific research in equine nutrition makes it difficult to base a feeding program solely on
How do you design a feeding program that mimics how horses’ feeding habits have evolved?
Owners should be aware of a potentially fatal tagalong in healthy-looking alfalfa hay: blister beetles.
Owners often base plant choices in aesthetics, but toxicity should be considered when planting near horses.
Wet weather has caused many farm managers to worry about nitrogen losses in their fields, especially in fields
Horses with neurologic disease often receive oral vitamin E supplementation.
Many owners don’t think twice before feeding their horses nutritional supplements touted to solve issues ranging from metabolic and joint problems to insect control and behavioral vices. But in many cases the science behind the powders, pellets, and
Can we as horse owners make a few changes to our horse keeping habits to help lessen our draw on the ecosystem? We can make everyday changes such as recycling and conserving water, but what else can we do to reduce our impact on the environment?
Nutritional support in the form of antioxidant and digestive aid can help strengthen the immune system.
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