Nutrition

Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses

High-Tech Tools Uncover Cause of Mustang Deaths

Forensic scientists solved the mystery of what killed a large portion the the wild mustang herd in southern Nevada using a technique called stable isotope ratio mass spectrometry. In July 2007, 71 horses of the 250-head herd of wild horses were…

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Equine Spring Transition Tips

Dr. Kristina Hiney, PhD, Omega Fields Equine Nutrition Advisor, has prepared a series of seasonal tips to help horse owners transitioning their horses from one season to another.

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Hay Banks Help Horses, Owners in Need

As some recession-weary horse owners struggle to feed their animals, hay banks in some states are helping those most in need.

Hay banks provide owners with enough hay to keep their horses healthy during times of crisis, often up to o

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Avoid Moldy Corn in Horse Feed

Farmers across the Midwest struggled last year to harvest their crops in what turned out to be an unseasonably wet autumn. These conditions led to reports of widespread mold in this year’s corn crop. Moldy corn is a hazard for all species o

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Year-Round Pasture Management

Proper pasture management prevents erosion and nutrient loss from the soil, which also helps improve stream and water quality. In addition, pastures can provide an excellent “free-choice” exercise plan for horses. But the most important role pasture

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Beat Botulism

Botulism is largely avoidable, but immediate veterinary treatment could help save an affected horse’s life.

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Horse Lysine Requirements Focus of Study

Lysine is one of the 20 amino acids essential to horses, but often is the most deficient in their diets due to its inadequate levels in commonly-fed cereal grains. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, which form muscle, enzymes, and

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tall fescue; Endophyte Infected Tall Fescue

Managing Pastures to Avoid Tall Fescue Toxicity

Broodmare farm operators in the southeastern United States are interested in managing tall fescue toxicity because of the pregnancy complications it can cause.

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SmartPak Offers Free Supplement Guide

SmartPak has introduced a new “Guide to Supplements and Horse Care,” a publication that provides horse owners with a new way to learn about their horse’s health and supplements.

Interested barns, pony clubs, 4-H clubs,

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USDA Seeks Comments on Genetically Engineered Alfalfa

The comment period for a draft environmental impact statement evaluating the potential environmental effects of deregulating alfalfa genetically engineered to be resistant to the herbicide glyphosate, known commercially as Roundup, has been ext

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